Human Ration, As Part Of A Dietary Program For Weight Loss, Improves Iron Status, Dietary Fibre Intake And Does Not Impair Zinc Metabolism And Bone Health In Overweight Women

Abstract

We evaluated whether Human Ration (HR), as part of a dietary energy restriction, may play a role in body weight control, dietary intake, body composition, bone health and blood pressure more than dietary energy restriction alone. Free-living, overweight and obese women (n=76, Body Mass Index (BMI) 25 to 45; aged 24-45) were randomized to receive one serving per day of a beverage containing HR (20g) or a placebo beverage (control), as part of a reduced energy (15% of Energy Estimated Requirements deficit) dietary program.