Research
Metabolic adaptation
The majority of studies do not support an adverse effect of weight cycling on metabolism.
Practitioners can reassure clients that weight cycling may not negatively impact metabolism.
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The majority of studies do not support an adverse effect of weight cycling on metabolism.
Why this rating
Based on the review of multiple studies.
Source
Weight cycling. National Task Force on the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity
Richard L. Atkinson et al. · JAMA · 1994
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