Discover the cutting-edge approach of medically supervised duodenal-enteral feeding (MESUDEFT) as a promising intervention for tackling the challenges of overweight and obesity.
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Medical supervised duodenal-enteral feeding for the treatment of overweight and obesity: MESUDEFT.
Kuzmar et al., Nutr Hosp 2023
DOI: 10.20960/nh.04731
Oh, the Wonders of Modern Nutritional Science!
Behold the marvels of feeding tubes for weight loss! In a world where chewing your food is just too mainstream, we’ve got a single-center clinical study that’s all about shoving a tube down your throat—or more accurately, your duodenum—to help you shed those pesky pounds. Because, you know, who needs a diet and exercise when you’ve got medical supervision and a nasogastric-duodenal tube?
So, we’ve got 29 brave souls (mostly female, because apparently, men are less keen on the whole tube-feeding escapade) with an average age of 38, who are, let’s say, more to love. They’ve got all the stats: weight, fat percentage, BMI, waist and hip measurements, and even the size of their upper arms and thighs—because we’re thorough like that.
After an average of 22.9 days of this gastronomic bypass, voilà! The numbers on the scale and the tape measure went down. Science prevails! And the best part? This isn’t just a quick fix; it’s also a pre-game show for those considering bariatric surgery. Because why not double down on medical interventions?
In conclusion, if you’re looking to lose 10% of your BMI and fat mass, and you’re cool with a tube as your dining companion, then MESUDEFT might just be your new best friend. Bon appétube!