The Claim
In overweight or obese men aged 67 with early-stage prostate cancer on active surveillance, a weight loss intervention combining caloric restriction and physical activity reduces visceral adipose tissue by 613 grams without altering lean mass.
What the research says
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In overweight or obese men aged 67 with early-stage prostate cancer on active surveillance, a weight loss program that reduces calorie intake and includes physical activity decreases visceral fat by 613 grams without changing muscle mass.
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In overweight or obese men aged 67 with early-stage prostate cancer on active surveillance, a weight loss intervention combining caloric restriction and physical activity significantly reduces visceral adipose tissue by 613 grams without altering lean mass, suggesting a targeted reduction in metabolically harmful fat.
When calories are reduced and physical activity increases, the body breaks down fat stored in the belly for energy, burning it without touching muscle tissue because the body prioritizes keeping muscle active during movement.
What the research says
1 studyIn older overweight men with prostate cancer, a diet and exercise program helped them lose over 600 grams of dangerous belly fat without losing any muscle — exactly what the claim says.
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