The Claim
In morbidly obese adults undergoing bariatric surgery, individuals aged 60 years and older experience a significantly higher percentage of weight loss and greater reductions in both fat mass and fat-free mass during an 8-day very low-calorie diet than individuals younger than 60 years.
What the research says
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Among morbidly obese adults who have had bariatric surgery, those aged 60 and older lose a greater percentage of their body weight and lose more fat mass and muscle mass during an 8-day very low-calorie diet than those under 60.
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In morbidly obese adults undergoing bariatric surgery, elderly patients (≥60 years) experience a significantly higher percentage of weight loss and greater reductions in both fat mass and fat-free mass during an 8-day very low-calorie diet compared to younger patients, suggesting age-related differences in metabolic response to rapid caloric restriction.
Older bodies burn through muscle and fat faster when food is suddenly cut because they cannot switch fuel sources as easily, so they break down more tissue to keep the brain and organs running.
What the research says
1 studyOlder, very obese adults lost more weight and more muscle along with fat in just 8 days on a super-low-calorie diet than younger adults, showing their bodies react differently to extreme dieting.
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