High-protein low-calorie diet with inclusion of protein meal replacements as an effective strategy for improving condition of patients with overweight, obesity and metabolic syndrome

• Khaider Kh. Sharafetdinov

AbstractThe review presents data from comparative randomized clinical trials conducted in different countries, with the participation of more than 500 subjects assessing the effectiveness of a low-calorie high-protein diet that include partial meal replacement in individuals with overweight, obesity and metabolic syndrome. The use of a low-calorie high-protein diet in comparison with a diet containing a standard amount of protein in the diet is in most cases more effective in reducing body weight, especially through adipose tissue, reducing lean body weight loss, improving lipid and carbohydrate profiles, reducing hunger in subjects with overweight and obesity. Such a diet is able to partially or completely neutralize the manifestations of the metabolic syndrome, thereby reducing the number of patients suffering from this ailment. It is important to note that the recommended diet is also safe for long-term use and does not adversely affect the function of the liver, kidneys and bone mineralization.

Keywords:meal replacement, high-protein diet, obesity, weight loss, metabolic syndrome, overweight

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