The Claim
A 12-week hypocaloric meal replacement program in obese adults is associated with significant improvements in fasting glucose, insulin, HOMA-IR, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol, indicating a reduction in key cardiometabolic risk factors.
What the research says
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Obese adults who followed a 12-week hypocaloric meal replacement program showed lower levels of fasting glucose, insulin, HOMA-IR, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol compared to their baseline levels.
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A 12-week hypocaloric meal replacement program in obese adults was associated with significant improvements in fasting glucose, insulin, HOMA-IR, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol, indicating a reduction in key cardiometabolic risk factors.
When a person eats fewer calories, the liver makes less fat and releases less sugar into the blood. This lets insulin work better to move sugar out of the blood and into cells, which lowers blood sugar and fat levels.
What the research says
1 studyAfter 12 weeks of swapping one meal a day with a special shake, older adults with obesity saw their blood sugar, insulin, and bad cholesterol go down — meaning their metabolism got healthier. The study proves this simple change worked.
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