Weight Loss, Set Point Theory, Metabolism and Thyroid Hormone
Do adaptive changes in metabolic rate favor weight regain in weight-reduced individuals? An examination of the set-point theory. Weinsier RL, Nagy TR, Hunter GR, Darnell BE, Hensrud DD, Weiss HL. Am J Clin Nutr. 2000 Nov;72(5):1088-94. [FREE FULL TEXT] From the study: AbstractBACKGROUND:Obese persons generally regain lost weight, suggesting that adaptive metabolic changes favor return to a … Read more