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    Studies on the effectiveness of various weight loss methods

    Weight loss studies

    Successful and sustainable weight loss through alternating fasting, Ayurveda, yoga & co: Find out what scientific studies have shown really helps.

    Weight loss methods scientifically tested: An overview

    Obesity is a growing global health crisis that can severely affect personal wellbeing and health. Increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and joint problems are just some of the many consequences that obesity can have in the long term. Choosing a suitable weight loss method is fundamental to achieving healthy and sustainable weight loss .

    To give you some guidance, we have compiled important findings from research on the subject of weight loss in this collection of studies, which show which weight loss methods are actually effective. For example, one study investigates the influence of fasting on weight and heart health, while others look at the effect of Ayurveda and yoga on obesity. Another study showed significant results in the treatment of obesity with the combination of yoga and dietary changes.

    These and other studies collected here prove that both traditional approaches such as Ayurveda and yoga as well as modern therapies and fasting offer scientifically sound ways to successfully reduce weight .

    Study on yoga therapy & dietary changes for obesity

    Overweight / obesity

    Shirley Telles et al.

    December 2009

    Study shows that one-week yoga therapy lowers BMI and improves stability, but carries risks due to falling HDL cholesterol.

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    Study on losing weight with Ayurveda and yoga

    Overweight / obesity

    Jennifer Rioux et al.

    January 2014

    A pilot study showed that an Ayurvedic and yoga-based program is suitable for weight loss.

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    Study on the effect of yoga and Ayurveda on obesity

    Overweight / obesity

    Jennifer Rioux, Amy Howerter

    March 2019

    A study shows that the combination of Ayurveda and yoga is a promising, cost-effective method for weight loss.

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    Study on the influence of fasting on weight & heart health

    Heart / Circulatory system

    Intermittent fasting

    Krista A Varady et al.

    November 2013

    A 12-week study shows that alternate-day fasting (ADF) reduces weight and lowers the risk of heart disease.

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    Study on the support of yoga for weight loss

    Overweight / obesity

    Jessica L Unick et al.

    April 2023

    One study showed that a 12-week yoga intervention reduced eating disorders, stress and anxiety in women who were overweight.

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    Study on the effect of RCM-104 in the treatment of obesity

    Overweight / obesity

    George Binh Lenon et al.

    January 2012

    A Chinese-Australian study shows that the Chinese herbal medicine RCM-104 is safe and effective for obesity.

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    Study on the vegan diet for diabetes & obesity

    Diabetes

    Lose weight

    Overweight / obesity

    David J. Jenkins et al.

    February 2023

    The study shows that a low-carbohydrate vegan diet reduces weight and improves blood sugar and blood pressure.

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    Study on intermittent fasting & exercise for obesity

    Intermittent fasting

    Lose weight

    Overweight / obesity

    Stephen Keenan et al.

    July 2022

    The study shows that intermittent fasting effectively improves blood lipid levels, lowers cholesterol and reduces weight.

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    Study on yoga for children and adolescents with obesity

    Lose weight

    Overweight / obesity

    Yoga (individual)

    Vandana Jain et al.

    March 2022

    The study shows that yoga & dietary changes significantly lower BMI & blood pressure in children.

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    Study on the effect of the Mediterranean diet on obesity

    Lose weight

    Overweight / obesity

    Hila Zelicha et al.

    September 2022

    The study shows that the green Mediterranean diet significantly reduces visceral fat tissue in obese people.

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    Study on the effect of acupuncture and massage on obesity

    Lose weight

    Overweight / obesity

    TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)

    Junfeng He et al

    September 2014

    The study shows that acupuncture, both alone and combined with massage, causes significant reductions in body weight & BMI.

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    Study on the effect of intermittent fasting on obesity

    Intermittent fasting

    Lose weight

    Overweight / obesity

    Przemysław Domaszewski et al.

    February 2023

    The study shows: 16:8 intermittent fasting leads to effective weight loss and, in men, also to a reduction in visceral fat.

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    Study on Salacia reticulata and vitamin D in obesity

    Lose weight

    Overweight / obesity

    Michael Ofner et al

    January 2013

    The study shows that the combination of Salacia reticulata & vitamin D₃ significantly reduces weight and body fat.

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