Research
Hormonal
Mean 11-hour GH concentrations increased in the caloric restriction plus exercise (CR + EX) and low-calorie diet (LCD) groups.
Incorporating exercise with caloric restriction may enhance GH levels.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
Mean 11 h GH concentrations were not changed in CR or control but increased in CR + EX (P < 0.0001) and LCD (P < 0.0001).
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
The effect of caloric restriction interventions on growth hormone secretion in nonobese men and women
Leanne M. Redman et al. · Aging Cell · 2009
rct · n=43Cited 61×
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