Research
Metabolic adaptation
Calorie restriction led to decreases in absolute muscle strength but increases when expressed relative to body mass.
Practitioners should consider the relative strength improvements when advising on calorie restriction.
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Strength results in CR were similar, with decreases in absolute flexor and extensor strength, but increases when expressed relative to body mass.
Why this rating
Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Effects of Two Years of Calorie Restriction on Aerobic Capacity and Muscle Strength
Susan B. Racette et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2017
rct · n=218Cited 56×
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