Weight Loss Maintenance and Physical and Emotional Effects in Obese Subjects Treated with a Protein-Sparing Modified Fast
August 1978
TLDR A protein-sparing modified fast can help with short-term weight loss if supervised by a doctor.
The study investigated the effects of a protein-sparing modified fast on weight loss maintenance and emotional and physical health in obese subjects. Four months after completing the program, 20 out of 42 participants were surveyed and weighed. The findings suggested that the modified fast could be safe and effective for short-term weight loss and maintenance when closely supervised by a physician.