A diet that effectively reduces dangerous belly fat
A recent study published in JAMA has found that a weight-loss lifestyle intervention, featuring an energy-reduced Mediterranean diet and increased physical activity, significantly reduces total and visceral fat while boosting total lean mass in older adults with overweight or obesity and metabolic syndrome.
The PREDIMED-Plus trial, conducted in 23 research centers across Spain, focuses on cardiovascular disease prevention and involves individuals aged 55 to 75 years with a body mass index (BMI) ranging from 27 to 40 and metabolic syndrome. In this interim analysis, conducted between February and November 2022, researchers zoomed in on body composition changes after a 3-year follow-up. Of the 6,874 total participants, 1,521 individuals, coming from centers equipped with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry devices, underwent detailed body composition assessments.
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