2023-07-07 09:39:38
New Study Shows Calorie Reduction is Key to Weight Loss
According to a new study from the University of Illinois at Chicago, the hype surrounding certain weight loss strategies, such as intermittent fasting or calorie counting, may be misplaced. The study found that regardless of the method, the most important factor for weight loss is calorie reduction.
The research study enrolled 90 obese adults in the Chicago area and randomly divided them into three groups. One group limited their food intake to eight hours a day, while another group counted calories and aimed for a 25% reduction. The third group served as a comparison without any intervention.
After a year-long observation period, it was found that the participants in the intermittent fasting group consumed an average of 425 fewer calories per day, while those in the calorie restriction group consumed 405 fewer calories per day. The results showed that both groups lost a similar amount of weight, with no statistically significant difference.
This study aligns with a previous study conducted in China, which also found that intermittent fasting and calorie restriction alone did not have a significant difference in weight loss outcomes. Both studies suggest that the way in which calorie reduction is achieved does not matter as much as the calorie reduction itself.
The current study from the University of Illinois also noted that intermittent fasting may be easier for some people, as it eliminates the need for calorie counting. However, there were no statistically significant differences in waist circumference, body fat percentage, blood pressure, or other metabolic risk factors between the two groups.
In addition to these findings, there has been recent buzz in the scientific and pharmaceutical community about a new weight loss drug called Relatrutide. In a phase II clinical study, obese individuals who received weekly injections of Relatrutide lost up to 24.2% of their initial weight within a year. These results are unprecedented for a weight loss drug and comparable to surgical interventions.
Relatrutide works by inhibiting three hormones related to sugar metabolism. While the drug shows promising results, it also comes with some unpleasant side effects, such as nausea and vomiting.
Overall, these studies shed light on the importance of calorie reduction for weight loss and question the effectiveness of specific weight loss strategies. Whether it’s intermittent fasting, calorie counting, or new drugs, it seems that the key to successful weight loss lies in reducing calorie intake.]
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