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Recent studies indicate that while high-protein diets can promote weight loss, complete elimination of plant-based foods may compromise gut health and increase inflammation markers.

Research demonstrates resistance training’s dual impact on cellular and hormonal mechanisms, showing improvements in mitochondrial efficiency and insulin sensitivity while reducing cortisol levels.

Co-commencing metformin with antipsychotics can reduce weight gain by over 4 kg compared to controls, providing a concrete strategy for managing one of psychiatry’s most challenging side effects.

Nearly half of clinical trial participants achieved such significant improvements that their OSA symptoms were effectively resolved, marking a significant advancement in treating this complex disorder.

Ultra-processed foods are designed to be hyper-palatable, triggering brain reward systems and creating persistent cravings, making dietary change recommendations particularly challenging in clinical practice.

Clinical evidence supports the synergistic effects of resistance training and high-protein nutrition in maintaining muscle mass during weight loss, potentially optimizing long-term metabolic health outcomes.