Research
Energy balance
With the inclusion of dietary supplements, percentages below the EAR for all nutrients (except protein) were lower than those for food alone.
Incorporating dietary supplements may help mitigate nutrient deficiencies in calorie-restricted diets.
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With the inclusion of dietary supplements, percentages below the EAR for all nutrients (except protein) were lower than those for food alone.
Why this rating
Based on the analysis of NHANES data, which is a large and comprehensive dataset.
Source
Impact of Simulated Caloric Reduction on Nutrient Adequacy Among U.S. Adults with Overweight or Obesity (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey [NHANES] 2015–2018)
Victor L. Fulgoni et al. · Journal of Nutrition · 2024
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