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  • Study suggests gastric bypass can reduce cardiovascular disease risk, irrespective of weight loss


    Study suggests gastric bypass can reduce cardiovascular disease risk, irrespective of weight loss

    Study suggests gastric bypass can reduce cardiovascular disease risk, irrespective of weight loss

    In the present non-randomized controlled trial, researchers evaluated the changes in cardiovascular risk variables over six weeks in obese individuals who underwent either a very low-energy diet (VLED, less than 800 kcal/day) or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery along with corresponding caloric restrictions and weight reduction.