March 2020 PMID 31916212

The Effect of Starting the Protein-Sparing Modified Fast on Weight Change over 5 years.

Elizabeth R Pfoh, Gilbert Lowenthal, Laura Jeffers, Bartolome Burguera, Derrick Cetin, Bo Hu, Niyati M Gupta, Marven Cantave, Michael B Rothberg

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Discussions focus on describing the research findings, such as notes about rapid initial weight loss and challenges with maintaining long-term results, exemplified by comments about the fast effects of the diet. The tone remains factual and somewhat casual, reflecting moderate engagement without deep critique or advocacy, which aligns with the neutral scores assigned.

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Abstract in brief

The study tracked weight changes over 5 years in adults who started the Protein-Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF) diet compared to other diets, finding that PSMF resulted in slightly more weight loss on average, especially in the first year.
Patients on PSMF experienced rapid initial weight loss, with more of them losing at least 5% of their weight in the first year and up to three years, but by year 4, long-term weight loss differences between diets disappeared.
Despite quick initial results, only a small percentage of PSMF users maintained significant weight loss over the long term, highlighting challenges in sustaining these benefits.]

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The Science Behind Protein Sparing Modified Fast and Its Weight Loss Benefits

The PSMF diet is a modified keto diet that has been shown to be an effective way to lose weight. It induces rapid initial weight loss through metabolic shifting, lipolysis, ketosis, and hormonal advantages, aiding in…

FastingDutchman · Sep 12, 2023 4,340 views

Rapid Weight Loss with Protein-Sparing Modified Fast Diet

Dietele de tip PSMF sunt cunoscute inclusiv in cadrul clinic, dar dacă nu sunt urmate corect pot duce la deficiențe. Sunt indicate pentru perioade scurte și trebuie respectate strict. Nu sunt recomandate fără…

Daniel Mitroi | Fitness · Dec 29, 2023 1,703 views

Daniel Berglind, PhD

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Protein sparing modified fast induce rapid weight loss at 6 months, but low weight maintenance over 5yrs: https://t.co/K7z5njD8ih

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Nick Krontiris

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The Effect of Starting the Protein-Sparing Modified Fast on Weight Change over 5 years https://t.co/i7yJu22THN #weightloss #nutrition #diet

Jan 12, 2020 · 1 like · 19,339 followers View post →

DesignedByNature

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JGIM Journal of General Internal Medicine

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