Examine Database: Visceral Fat
| Intervention | Grade | Effect | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soy | A | ||
| Ketogenic Diet | D | ||
| 16:8 Intermittent Fasting | D | ||
| Kefir | |||
| Resistance Training |
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Synbiotics and L-carnitine may improve body composition and atherogenic indexes in women with obesity
In this randomized controlled trial in women who had obesity (but otherwise metabolically healthy), taking synbiotics and L-carnitine improved body composition, atherogenic indexes (blood lipid ratios associated with cardiovascular disease), and appetite more than L-carnitine alone.
For obstructive sleep apnea, lifestyle changes improve sleep quality
Fermented soy products may improve body composition and glucose and lipid metabolism
Does flaxseed powder reduce liver fat?
Lactobacillus plantarum may have antiobesity effects
Examine Database References
- Kefir - Z Jenko Pražnikar, S Kenig, T Vardjan, M Černelič Bizjak, A PetelinEffects of kefir or milk supplementation on zonulin in overweight subjectsJ Dairy Sci.(2020 May)
- 16:8 Intermittent Fasting - Kelsey Gabel, Kristin K Hoddy, Nicole Haggerty, Jeehee Song, Cynthia M Kroeger, John F Trepanowski, Satchidananda Panda, Krista A VaradyEffects of 8-hour time restricted feeding on body weight and metabolic disease risk factors in obese adults: A pilot studyNutr Healthy Aging.(2018 Jun 15)
- 16:8 Intermittent Fasting - Kelsey Gabel, Jarrad Marcell, Kate Cares, Faiza Kalam, Sofia Cienfuegos, Mark Ezpeleta, Krista A VaradyEffect of time restricted feeding on the gut microbiome in adults with obesity: A pilot studyNutr Health.(2020 Jun)
- Ketogenic Diet - Mohammad Reza Amini, Azadeh Aminianfar, Sina Naghshi, Bagher Larijani, Ahmad EsmaillzadehThe effect of ketogenic diet on body composition and anthropometric measures: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsCrit Rev Food Sci Nutr.(2021 Jan 14)
- Resistance Training - Bloch-Ibenfeldt M, Theil Gates A, Karlog K, Demnitz N, Kjaer M, Boraxbekk CJHeavy resistance training at retirement age induces 4-year lasting beneficial effects in muscle strength: a long-term follow-up of an RCT.BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med.(2024)
- Soy - Maleki Sedgi F, Mozaffari N, Pashaei MR, Hajizadeh-Sharafabad FEffect of fermented soybean on metabolic outcomes, anthropometric indices, and body composition: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.Food Funct.(2025 Jan 20)