Low-Calorie Diet and Exercise Boost Relief in Hip Osteoarthritis Patients

Combining diet and exercise may enhance hip OA outcomes, but muscle loss raises concerns

A randomized trial reveals that a combined program of a very low-calorie diet plus exercise can significantly improve several symptoms of hip osteoarthritis (OA). However, the approach's benefits were mixed, and concerns arose about associated muscle loss.

Study Details:

Previous research has provided inconsistent results regarding weight loss for managin…