Research
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A 2-month very low energy diet (VLED) resulted in a reduction of waist circumference by 10.6 cm and total weight loss of 12.9 kg in obese patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Implementing a VLED can lead to significant weight loss and waist circumference reduction in obese patients with OSA.
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The primary outcome of waist circumference was reduced by 10.6 cm at 2 months and patients lost 12.9 kg in total weight.
Why this rating
The study is a pilot clinical trial with clear outcomes measured.
Source
Maintenance diets following rapid weight loss in obstructive sleep apnea: a pilot 1‐year clinical trial
Elizabeth A. Cayanan et al. · Journal of Sleep Research · 2017
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