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Eating Behavior and Adherence to Dietary Prescriptions in Obese Adult Subjects Treated with 5-Hydroxytryptophan

This double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluated the effects of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) on eating behavior and dietary adherence in 20 obese adults over two consecutive 6-week periods. Participants received either 900 mg/day of 5-HTP or placebo. During the first period, no dietary restrictions were imposed; in the second, a 5040 kJ/day

June 26, 2025 No Comments

Dietary adherence and weight loss success among overweight women: results from the A TO Z weight loss study

This secondary analysis of the A TO Z weight loss study examined the relationship between dietary adherence and weight loss success among 181 overweight/obese women (mean age 43±5 years; BMI 31±4 kg/m²) over 12 months. Participants were assigned to one of three diets: Atkins (low-carbohydrate), Zone (moderate-carbohydrate), or Ornish (low-fat).

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Atkins and other low-carbohydrate diets: hoax or an effective tool for weight loss?

This 2004 review by Astrup et al. evaluates the efficacy and safety of low-carbohydrate diets, such as the Atkins diet, in weight loss. The authors discuss randomized controlled trials comparing low-carbohydrate diets to low-fat diets, noting that while low-carbohydrate diets may lead to greater weight loss at six months, differences

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Diets with High or Low Protein Content and Glycemic Index for Weight-Loss Maintenance

This large-scale European randomized controlled trial (DiOGenes study) investigated the effects of diets varying in protein content and glycemic index (GI) on weight-loss maintenance. After an initial 8-week low-calorie diet, 773 overweight adults who achieved ≥8% weight loss were randomized to one of five ad libitum diets for 26 weeks:

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Comparative Effectiveness of Plant-Based Diets for Weight Loss: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Five Different Diets

This 6-month randomized controlled trial evaluated weight loss outcomes among 63 overweight adults (BMI 25–49.9 kg/m², aged 18–65) assigned to one of five diets: vegan, vegetarian, pesco-vegetarian, semi-vegetarian, or omnivorous. Participants attended weekly group meetings initially, transitioning to monthly sessions. No caloric restrictions were imposed. At 6 months, the vegan

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Eating Behavior and Adherence to Dietary Prescriptions in Obese Adult Subjects Treated with 5-Hydroxytryptophan

Dietary adherence and weight loss success among overweight women: results from the A TO Z weight loss study

Atkins and other low-carbohydrate diets: hoax or an effective tool for weight loss?

Diets with High or Low Protein Content and Glycemic Index for Weight-Loss Maintenance

Comparative Effectiveness of Plant-Based Diets for Weight Loss: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Five Different Diets