MASS Office Hours Episode 25 (Can you stay shredded?)
Iron Culture presented by MASS
Challenges of Low-Calorie Diets and Metabolic Adaptations in Weight Loss
The chapter explores the consequences of prescribing low-calorie diets in weight loss literature, leading to metabolic adaptations like adaptive thermogenesis and reds. It discusses the impact of energy deficits on physiology, including effects on energy expenditure, reproductive function, and overall health. The conversation addresses the intricate relationship between leptin, dietary choices, energy deficits, and fat mass, emphasizing the challenges of maintaining adequate energy availability while attempting to lose fat mass.
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