Adv Ther January 2021 PMID 33211298

The Effects of Very Low Energy Diets and Low Energy Diets with Exercise Training on Skeletal Muscle Mass: A Narrative Review.

Arash Ardavani, Hariz Aziz, Ken Smith, Philip J Atherton, Bethan E Phillips, Iskandar Idris

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Discussions show support for the idea that combining exercise and protein supplements can mitigate muscle loss during very low energy diets, with users referencing research summaries and highlighting the potential health benefits, reflecting a balanced curiosity and recognition of the topic's relevance.

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Most discussions acknowledge that exercise and protein supplementation can help preserve muscle mass during very low energy diets, showing general support for the article's conclusions.

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The posts demonstrate a moderate level of engagement, with users expressing curiosity about methods and implications but not delving deeply into research specifics.

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Comments refer to studies, mention different training methods, and highlight uncertain results, indicating active interest and engagement.

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Participants recognize the importance of the topic for health and fitness, emphasizing the significance of understanding how dieting affects muscle mass.

Abstract in brief

  • Very low energy diets (VLEDs) are effective for weight loss and improving heart health in overweight and obese individuals, but they can lead to loss of lean body mass (LBM), especially in older adults who are already at risk of sarcopenia, a condition linked to frailty and higher mortality.
  • Research shows that adding exercise or protein supplements to VLEDs may help preserve muscle mass and function, but results are mixed, and more studies are needed to understand the best approaches.
  • There is still uncertainty about how different types of exercise and supplementation work together to maintain skeletal muscle during VLEDs, due to varied results from existing research.

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Ale Garcia
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El entrenamiento de la fuerza puede mejorar la masa magra ante una nutrición que busca disminuir la grasa, en tanto que los efectos del entrenamiento aeróbicos son contradictorios y faltan datos sobre el HIIT. https://t.co/REeNbYQBVb

Dec 15, 2020 · 41 likes · 5 shares · 98,817 followers View post →
Jose Antonio PhD
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Current studies suggest that both protein supplementation and exercise training may result in improved LBM retention (and skeletal muscle function) during VLEDs. https://t.co/BtxOLYuWMt

Dec 8, 2020 · 28 likes · 5 shares · 22,235 followers View post →
David Scott
@DavidScottPhD · X

The Effects of Very Low Energy Diets and Low Energy Diets with Exercise Training on Skeletal Muscle Mass: A Narrative Review https://t.co/36UVnpbT5e

Nov 20, 2020 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 2,945 followers View post →
若林秀隆 (Hidetaka Wakabayashi)
@HideWakabayashi · X

The Effects of Very Low Energy Diets and Low Energy Diets with Exercise Training on Skeletal Muscle Mass: A Narrative Review. Protein supplementation and exercise training may result in improved LBM retention (and skeletal muscle function) during VLEDs. https://t.co/e2lRHTzz8y

Nov 20, 2020 · 10 likes · 15,268 followers View post →
IberianCitizen
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Los efectos de las dietas muy bajas en kcal y las dietas de bajas en kcal con entrenamiento físico sobre la masa del músculo esquelético: revisión narrativa https://t.co/l1rawyz7Op https://t.co/BnGDGKhxWa

Nov 20, 2020 · 9 likes · 12,904 followers View post →
Konstantinos Prokopidis
@KostasProko · X

The Effects of Very Low Energy Diets and Low Energy Diets with Exercise Training on Skeletal Muscle Mass: A Narrative Review https://t.co/WkT2gSzO5J

Nov 20, 2020 · 1 like · 1,488 followers View post →

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Alex
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The Effects of Very Low Energy Diets and Low Energy Diets with Exercise Training on Skeletal Muscle Mass: A Narrati… https://t.co/N1PMfyLnbo

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Julia B.
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@Orlando_uy Actually a very large literature about all kinds of fasting and CR regimens going back to at least the 1950’s in humans. Very low calorie diets may lead to rapid weightloss in severely obese humans but also catastrophic loss of lean body mass (~25%). https://t.co/GMFpnQuTFs

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Romi Boggio
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RT @GYM_EXTREMO: El entrenamiento de la fuerza puede mejorar la masa magra ante una nutrición que busca disminuir la grasa, en tanto que lo…

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RT @GYM_EXTREMO: El entrenamiento de la fuerza puede mejorar la masa magra ante una nutrición que busca disminuir la grasa, en tanto que lo…

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Ale Garcia
@GYM_EXTREMO · X

El entrenamiento de la fuerza puede mejorar la masa magra ante una nutrición que busca disminuir la grasa, en tanto que los efectos del entrenamiento aeróbicos son contradictorios y faltan datos sobre el HIIT. https://t.co/REeNbYQBVb

Dec 15, 2020 · 41 likes · 5 shares · 98,817 followers View post →
Laura Orjuela
@LauraOrjuela9 · X

“Current studies suggest that both protein supplementation and exercise training may result in improved LBM retention (and skeletal muscle function) during VLEDs” Review. https://t.co/H0UMXb9FKx

Dec 11, 2020 · 1 like · 193 followers View post →
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RT @JoseAntonioPhD: Current studies suggest that both protein supplementation and exercise training may result in improved LBM retention (a…

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Saint John's Cafe
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RT @JoseAntonioPhD: Current studies suggest that both protein supplementation and exercise training may result in improved LBM retention (a…

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Tony Jimenez
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RT @JoseAntonioPhD: Current studies suggest that both protein supplementation and exercise training may result in improved LBM retention (a…

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RT @JoseAntonioPhD: Current studies suggest that both protein supplementation and exercise training may result in improved LBM retention (a…

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Jose Antonio PhD
@JoseAntonioPhD · X

Current studies suggest that both protein supplementation and exercise training may result in improved LBM retention (and skeletal muscle function) during VLEDs. https://t.co/BtxOLYuWMt

Dec 8, 2020 · 28 likes · 5 shares · 22,235 followers View post →
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@NottmBRCMSK · X

The Effects of Very Low Energy Diets and Low Energy Diets with Exercise Training on Skeletal Muscle Mass: A Narrative Review. Ardavani A, Aziz H, Smith K, Atherton PJ, Phillips BE, Idris I. https://t.co/RJEobHKrj9

Nov 24, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 774 followers View post →
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The Effects of Very Low Energy Diets and Low Energy Diets with Exercise Training on Skeletal Muscle Mass: A Narrative Review. https://t.co/uZSmSDsQa1 https://t.co/spXOEh1I0C

Nov 20, 2020 · 551 followers View post →
IberianCitizen
@IberianCitizen · X

Los efectos de las dietas muy bajas en kcal y las dietas de bajas en kcal con entrenamiento físico sobre la masa del músculo esquelético: revisión narrativa https://t.co/l1rawyz7Op https://t.co/BnGDGKhxWa

Nov 20, 2020 · 9 likes · 12,904 followers View post →
William Amaral
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David Scott
@DavidScottPhD · X

The Effects of Very Low Energy Diets and Low Energy Diets with Exercise Training on Skeletal Muscle Mass: A Narrative Review https://t.co/36UVnpbT5e

Nov 20, 2020 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 2,945 followers View post →
Konstantinos Prokopidis
@KostasProko · X

The Effects of Very Low Energy Diets and Low Energy Diets with Exercise Training on Skeletal Muscle Mass: A Narrative Review https://t.co/WkT2gSzO5J

Nov 20, 2020 · 1 like · 1,488 followers View post →
若林秀隆 (Hidetaka Wakabayashi)
@HideWakabayashi · X

The Effects of Very Low Energy Diets and Low Energy Diets with Exercise Training on Skeletal Muscle Mass: A Narrative Review. Protein supplementation and exercise training may result in improved LBM retention (and skeletal muscle function) during VLEDs. https://t.co/e2lRHTzz8y

Nov 20, 2020 · 10 likes · 15,268 followers View post →
Advances in Therapy
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The effects of very low energy diets and low energy diets with exercise training on skeletal muscle mass: https://t.co/Wgk4rMrB7H #openaccess #review @iidris13 https://t.co/heVUHhg4g1

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