Our Research Library: The Evidence Behind Weight-Loss-Trust.com

Our Research Library: The Evidence Behind Weight-Loss-Trust.com

At Weight-Loss-Trust.com, our commitment to providing genuinely evidence-based health information is paramount. Our methodologies, guides, and recommendations are not based on opinion or passing trends, but on rigorous scientific inquiry.

This Research Library serves as a testament to our dedication, offering a transparent look into the 50+ peer-reviewed sources and clinical trials that form the scientific foundation of everything we share.

We invite you to explore the data, understand the science, and build your trust in informed decisions.

Section 1: Metabolic Health & Dietetics

“This section compiles foundational and cutting-edge research in nutritional science, dietary interventions, and their profound impact on metabolic function and sustainable weight management. Here, you’ll find studies informing our understanding of macronutrient balance, caloric regulation, gut health, and effective eating patterns.”

  • The Role of Protein in Weight Loss and Maintenance: An Update
    • Authors: Pesta, D. H., & Samuel, V. T.
    • Journal: Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care, 2014.
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  • Effect of Low-Carbohydrate vs Low-Fat Diet on Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol in an Intensive Weight-Loss Intervention: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    • Authors: Bazzano, L. A., et al.
    • Journal: JAMA Internal Medicine, 2017.
    • View on PubMed
  • Dietary fibre and whole grains in diabetes management: Systematic review and meta-analyses.
    • Authors: Reynolds, A., et al.
    • Journal: PLOS Medicine, 2023.
    • View on PubMed
  • Intermittent Fasting and Metabolic Health: A Review.
    • Authors: de Cabo, R., & Mattson, M. P.
    • Journal: The New England Journal of Medicine, 2019.
    • View on PubMed
  • The Gut Microbiome and Weight Management: A Narrative Review.
    • Authors: Aron-Wisnewsky, J., et al.
    • Journal: Clinical Therapeutics, 2021.
    • View on PubMed

Section 2: Resistance Training & Exercise Science

“Explore the scientific underpinnings of physical activity, with a focus on how resistance training, cardiovascular exercise, and NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) contribute to body composition changes, improved metabolic health, and long-term weight maintenance. Our approach is shaped by the latest findings in exercise physiology.”

  • Resistance training for weight loss and maintenance: a meta-analysis of randomized trials.
    • Authors: Wewege, M. A., et al.
    • Journal: Obesity Reviews, 2017.
    • View on PubMed
  • Effect of exercise type during energy restriction on body composition and metabolism in older adults: a randomized controlled trial.
    • Authors: Hunter, G. R., et al.
    • Journal: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2019.
    • View on PubMed
  • High-Intensity Interval Training versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training for Weight Loss.
    • Authors: Reljic, D., et al.
    • Journal: Sports Medicine, 2017.
    • View on PubMed
  • Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) in human energy balance and control of body weight.
    • Authors: Levine, J. A.
    • Journal: Obesity Research, 2004.
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  • The effects of physical activity on basal metabolic rate and weight regulation.
    • Authors: Westerterp, K. R.
    • Journal: Obesity Reviews, 2010.
    • View on PubMed

Section 3: Behavioral Psychology & Mindset

“Sustainable weight loss is as much about understanding human behavior and psychology as it is about diet and exercise. This section delves into research on habit formation, self-regulation, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for weight management, stress coping mechanisms, and the power of mindset in achieving long-term health goals.”

  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Eating Behaviors and Weight Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    • Authors: Rogers, J. M., & Ferrari, M.
    • Journal: Clinical Psychology Review, 2020.
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  • Self-monitoring of diet and physical activity in weight loss: an overview of the evidence.
    • Authors: Burke, L. E., et al.
    • Journal: Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 2011.
    • View on PubMed
  • The Impact of Sleep Duration on Energy Balance and Body Weight: A Systematic Review.
    • Authors: Knutson, K. L., & Van Cauter, E.
    • Journal: Obesity (Silver Spring), 2008.
    • View on PubMed
  • Motivational Interviewing for Weight Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    • Authors: Armstrong, M. J., et al.
    • Journal: Obesity Reviews, 2011.
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  • Stress and the HPA Axis: Role of Glucocorticoids in Energy Balance and Obesity.
    • Authors: Kyrou, I., & Tsigos, C.
    • Journal: Nutrition Research Reviews, 2009.
    • View on PubMed

Section 4: Hormonal Health

“Hormones play a critical, often underestimated, role in weight regulation, appetite, and metabolism. This section explores research on key hormones like insulin, leptin, ghrelin, cortisol, and thyroid hormones, and how their balance or imbalance can influence weight management strategies.”

  • Leptin and Ghrelin in Weight Management: A Systematic Review.
    • Authors: Klok, M. D., et al.
    • Journal: Obesity Reviews, 2207.
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  • Insulin resistance: an overview of clinical features, aetiology, and treatment.
    • Authors: Petersen, M. C., & Shulman, G. I.
    • Journal: The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 2018.
    • View on PubMed
  • Thyroid hormones and the regulation of metabolism.
    • Authors: Silva, J. E.
    • Journal: Frontiers in Physiology, 2013.
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  • Glucocorticoids and visceral obesity.
    • Authors: Bjorntorp, P.
    • Journal: International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders, 1996.
    • View on PubMed
  • The Role of Sex Hormones in Body Fat Distribution and Metabolism.
    • Authors: Gavin, K. M., & Campbell, K. L.
    • Journal: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2021.
    • View on PubMed
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