Shocking warning... Losing 10 kg of weight could lead to death.
March 31, 2025288 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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Many people try to lose weight by reducing food intake, following a specific diet, or engaging in high-intensity exercise, but a recent study issued a frightening warning that losing up to 10 kilograms of weight may lead to early death.
According to a report published by "Science Alert," as reported by "Al Arabiya Net," "many studies have attempted to explore the relationship between weight changes and deaths, as well as deaths in obese individuals with heart diseases."
These studies often indicate that "excess weight is unhealthy, and individuals with obesity and heart diseases should lose weight. However, the results of a recent study concluded that significant weight loss, more than 10 kg, can actually increase the risk of early death in individuals suffering from severe obesity and heart and cardiovascular diseases."
This study was based on data from over 8,000 participants in the UK Biobank, a comprehensive resource for medical research that includes genetic data.
While rapid weight loss is known to indicate underlying health problems and can lead to serious complications, weight changes in this study were observed over an average of nine years, meaning that these changes were relatively rapid for some participants.
Researchers say the paradox is that while obesity and heart and cardiovascular diseases increase the risk of early death, weight loss - aimed at improving health - in individuals with severe obesity and heart and cardiovascular diseases may have an adverse effect.
Although obesity contributes to heart and cardiovascular problems, the study also showed an increased risk of early death in individuals with chronic heart failure who are thin, and in individuals with fluctuating weight who have coronary artery disease.
Researchers say that when obesity rates rise, focusing on weight loss may not be the optimal solution, as effective weight loss must consider the various factors contributing to weight gain, which vary from person to person.
Genetics play a significant role in appetite and metabolism, and can also affect lifestyle factors such as overeating, inadequate exercise, and unhealthy food choices leading to obesity.
