Research
Energy balance
Liquid meal replacements in weight loss diets lead to a mean reduction in body weight of −2.37 kg (95% CI −3.30 to −1.44).
Incorporating liquid meal replacements can aid in weight loss for individuals with type 2 diabetes.
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Mean differences were for body weight −2.37 kg (95% CI −3.30 to −1.44).
Why this rating
Based on meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Source
The Effect of Liquid Meal Replacements on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Overweight/Obese Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Jarvis C. Noronha et al. · Diabetes Care · 2019
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