Tag: rapid weight loss

State of the science: VLED (Very Low Energy Diet) for obesity

This 2006 review article examines the efficacy and considerations of Very Low Energy Diets (VLEDs) in obesity treatment. VLEDs provide between 450 and 800 kcal/day, delivering complete nutritional requirements. They induce rapid weight loss, typically 1.5–2.5 kg/week, through mechanisms like mild ketosis, which suppresses hunger and preserves lean body mass.

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Effect of Choline Supplementation on Rapid Weight Loss and Biochemical Variables Among Female Taekwondo and Judo Athletes

This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of choline supplementation on rapid weight loss and biochemical markers in 22 female taekwondo and judo athletes. Participants were divided into an experimental group (n=10) receiving choline supplementation for one week before competition and a control group (n=12). Choline supplementation resulted in significant

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