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February 2013 PMID 23404923

Adaptive thermogenesis with weight loss in humans.

M J Müller, A Bosy-Westphal

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What people are saying

The conversations overall exhibit moderate agreement and interest, with posters referencing various studies and engaging in nuanced discussions about the biological mechanisms of adaptive thermogenesis, such as mentions of NEAT and hormones like T3 and leptin. The tone is inquisitive and analytical, emphasizing the significance of research findings while questioning specifics, which indicates a balanced level of engagement and recognition of the research's potential impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the existence and importance of adaptive thermogenesis, showing moderate agreement with the publication's focus.

InterestModerate interest

Participants display a genuine curiosity, referencing related research and asking thoughtful questions about the mechanisms involved.

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The conversations demonstrate a moderate level of engagement, with some users citing studies and requesting clarifications, indicating deeper involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions reflect an awareness of the research's relevance, suggesting it influences current understanding and debates in the field.

Abstract in brief

  • Adaptive thermogenesis (AT) during weight loss involves a decrease in resting and non-resting energy expenditure that is independent of body size and composition, but its existence and significance are debated due to inconsistent research findings.
  • Variability in research results is mainly caused by differing definitions, study protocols, and measurement methods; in controlled settings, AT develops over more than two weeks and accounts for roughly 120 kcal, but with significant individual differences.
  • Factors like low sympathetic nervous activity, hormones such as T3 and leptin, and mechanisms like brown adipose tissue activity influence AT, but its exact biological processes and role in humans remain unclear, especially concerning how age, sex, obesity, and stress affect it.
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zyon
@raspberry_kcals · X

@euphorexic hi this is not true, because adaptive thermogenesis is a thing: https://t.co/Z1RIjhCuGp https://t.co/um7Bkjxbx6 https://t.co/XaxNqLSICc https://t.co/Y5Phl9boSe

Jul 3, 2024 · 391 likes · 11 shares · 130 followers View post →
Nick
@upRootNutrition · X

@KevinH_PhD Is there not an acute reduction in NEAT that compensates for reduced intake? Even within a few weeks? In this paper there were significant reductions in REE from three weeks of controlled energy restriction, even after adjusting for FM and FFM changes. https://t.co/XFcOJOXgoE

Oct 30, 2020 · 3 likes · 9,520 followers View post →
Amit Kumbhar
@goforitamit · X

60–70% of your daily calorie burn comes from your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). #Nutrition #HealthyHabits ✅ Main Research Reference

Nov 5, 2025 · 2 likes · 2 followers View post →
Robbie Puddick (MSc, RNutr)
@RPuddick · X

Found an excellent paper summarising the latest on this topic recently:

Jun 7, 2023 · 1 like · 133 followers View post →
José L Areta
@jlAreta · X

@ScepticalDoctor @timspector I'm not sure what you mean by 'compensation' here, as it can mean many things, components of resting and non-resting energy expenditure may be modulated in different ways. a nice review on this topic is the following: https://t.co/BZdcChC5WN

Feb 15, 2024 · 3,803 followers View post →
Maris
@heliamonstrdiet · X

RT @raspberry_kcals: @euphorexic hi this is not true, because adaptive thermogenesis is a thing: https://t.co/Z1RIjhCuGp https://t.co/um7B…

Jul 3, 2024 · 11 shares · 3,501 followers View post →

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Amit Kumbhar
@goforitamit · X

60–70% of your daily calorie burn comes from your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). #Nutrition #HealthyHabits ✅ Main Research Reference

Nov 5, 2025 · 2 likes · 2 followers View post →
Greta Compton Dip DH RCSEd aka Gretsky
@Gretsky_Compton · X

Adaptive thermogenesis with weight loss in humans - PubMed https://t.co/pnVQA3bQuF

Dec 11, 2024 · 901 followers View post →
le chat noir
@p0is0nivy8 · X

RT @raspberry_kcals: @euphorexic hi this is not true, because adaptive thermogenesis is a thing: https://t.co/Z1RIjhCuGp https://t.co/um7B…

Jul 5, 2024 · 11 shares · 39 followers View post →
୨୧ peachy
@wony_z · X

RT @raspberry_kcals: @euphorexic hi this is not true, because adaptive thermogenesis is a thing: https://t.co/Z1RIjhCuGp https://t.co/um7B…

Jul 4, 2024 · 11 shares · 920 followers View post →
silly girl
@sillygi97140567 · X

RT @raspberry_kcals: @euphorexic hi this is not true, because adaptive thermogenesis is a thing: https://t.co/Z1RIjhCuGp https://t.co/um7B…

Jul 4, 2024 · 11 shares · 207 followers View post →
tsareia ✧✧ shedtwt
@blueberry_pearl · X

RT @raspberry_kcals: @euphorexic hi this is not true, because adaptive thermogenesis is a thing: https://t.co/Z1RIjhCuGp https://t.co/um7B…

Jul 4, 2024 · 11 shares · 38 followers View post →
rin is locking in
@ritzcalorie · X

RT @raspberry_kcals: @euphorexic hi this is not true, because adaptive thermogenesis is a thing: https://t.co/Z1RIjhCuGp https://t.co/um7B…

Jul 3, 2024 · 11 shares · 2,010 followers View post →
kaikanteat
@kaikanteat · X

RT @raspberry_kcals: @euphorexic hi this is not true, because adaptive thermogenesis is a thing: https://t.co/Z1RIjhCuGp https://t.co/um7B…

Jul 3, 2024 · 11 shares · 3,469 followers View post →
Maris
@heliamonstrdiet · X

RT @raspberry_kcals: @euphorexic hi this is not true, because adaptive thermogenesis is a thing: https://t.co/Z1RIjhCuGp https://t.co/um7B…

Jul 3, 2024 · 11 shares · 3,501 followers View post →
LAV1N1AAAA
@LAV1N1AAAA · X

RT @raspberry_kcals: @euphorexic hi this is not true, because adaptive thermogenesis is a thing: https://t.co/Z1RIjhCuGp https://t.co/um7B…

Jul 3, 2024 · 11 shares · 15 followers View post →
ryry
@felineclawful · X

RT @raspberry_kcals: @euphorexic hi this is not true, because adaptive thermogenesis is a thing: https://t.co/Z1RIjhCuGp https://t.co/um7B…

Jul 3, 2024 · 11 shares · 447 followers View post →
zyon
@raspberry_kcals · X

@euphorexic hi this is not true, because adaptive thermogenesis is a thing: https://t.co/Z1RIjhCuGp https://t.co/um7Bkjxbx6 https://t.co/XaxNqLSICc https://t.co/Y5Phl9boSe

Jul 3, 2024 · 391 likes · 11 shares · 130 followers View post →
José L Areta
@jlAreta · X

@ScepticalDoctor @timspector I'm not sure what you mean by 'compensation' here, as it can mean many things, components of resting and non-resting energy expenditure may be modulated in different ways. a nice review on this topic is the following: https://t.co/BZdcChC5WN

Feb 15, 2024 · 3,803 followers View post →
Robbie Puddick (MSc, RNutr)
@RPuddick · X

Found an excellent paper summarising the latest on this topic recently:

Jun 7, 2023 · 1 like · 133 followers View post →
WPH
@WPHsk · X

https://t.co/qPpYuxOgDI

Dec 6, 2021 · 1 followers View post →
OneMangryGamerYT
@OneMangryGamer · X

https://t.co/HfQumZCcyu

Dec 16, 2020 · 2,369 followers View post →
Nick
@upRootNutrition · X

@KevinH_PhD Is there not an acute reduction in NEAT that compensates for reduced intake? Even within a few weeks? In this paper there were significant reductions in REE from three weeks of controlled energy restriction, even after adjusting for FM and FFM changes. https://t.co/XFcOJOXgoE

Oct 30, 2020 · 3 likes · 9,520 followers View post →