Effectiveness of weight loss Supplementation Among Obese Indian Adults: A Pre-Post Comparative Analysis

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Published: Jul 1, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29070/eb1ecc74
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INCH LOSS, 5XL Nutrition, body composition, obesity, fat loss, dietary supplement, gym-based intervention, waist-hip ratio, lean mass, experimental research, Indian adults, inch loss supplement, nutraceuticals, physical training

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Dr. Suraj Singh Pawar

Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, Directorate of Education, Government of NCT, Delhi

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This study investigated the effectiveness of a novel dietary supplement, INCH LOSS by 5XL Nutrition, in promoting inch loss and improving body composition among obese Indian adults actively engaged in regular gym-based workouts. A pre-test post-test experimental design was employed involving 92 participants aged 25–35 years with a BMI ranging from 30 to 34.9. Participants were divided into three groups: a control group (n=30) that continued exercise without any supplementation, a comparison group (n=31) using existing commercial fat-loss supplements, and an experimental group (n=31) that consumed the INCH LOSS supplement daily for 30 days. Anthropometric and body composition variables BMI, waist-hip ratio (WHR), fat percentage, and lean body mass percentage were measured before and after the intervention using a validated portable body composition analyzer and anthropometric tape. Statistical analysis using repeated measures ANOVA and LSD post-hoc tests revealed significant reductions in BMI, WHR, and fat percentage in the INCH LOSS group (p < .05), whereas only modest or insignificant changes were observed in the other groups. While the gain in lean body mass in the INCH LOSS group was not statistically significant, it showed a favorable trend compared to the other groups. The findings suggest that INCH LOSS supplementation is more effective than commonly available supplements and exercise alone in supporting short-term fat loss and inch reduction. This highlights its potential utility as a supportive agent in gym-based obesity management programs for Indian adults.

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Vol. 20 No. 2 (2025): International Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (IJOPESS)

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