Research
Metabolic adaptation
A tendency toward a greater increase in fat-free mass (FFM) was observed in the OC group (3.7 ± 3.8%) compared to nonusers (2.7 ± 3.5%), with p = 0.08.
There may be a slight advantage in fat-free mass gain for OC users, warranting further investigation.
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However, a tendency toward a greater increase in fat-free mass (FFM) in the OC group was observed (OC: 3.7 ± 3.8% vs. non-OC: 2.7 ± 3.5%, p = 0.08).
Why this rating
Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Influence of Second Generation Oral Contraceptive Use on Adaptations to Resistance Training in Young Untrained Women
Line Barner Dalgaard et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2020
other · n=38Cited 19×
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