Why Fat Burn Matters More than Just “Weight Loss”
We all know weight loss isn’t just about the number on the scale—it’s about what that number represents. Losing fat versus losing water has a big impact on whether the results are sustainable. With the help of saliva acetone levels and our bio-energetic framework, we calculated how much fat was burned over the 5 days of the Eat By Alex program.
What We Found: Fat Burn Insights
Here’s a snapshot of our findings:
For men, total fat burn ranged between 1,092 and 1,328 grams over 5 days.
For women, it ranged between 497 and 952 grams.
We saw the biggest fat burn on the last day, where the caloric deficit was highest. On that final day:
Men burned 281–339 grams of fat.
Women burned 131–245 grams.
In total, 45% of the sustained weight loss could be directly linked to fat burn. These insights suggest that the Eat By Alex diet is effective for achieving actual fat loss, not just short-term weight changes, making it a strong option for those looking to support sustainable weight management.
Read our full white paper with all results here:
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Why This Matters for Personalized Diets
With saliva-based testing, it’s possible to track changes accurately and non-invasively, opening the door for more personalized, responsive diet programs. This data can help nutritionists and clients alike to refine and optimize diet plans based on individual metabolic feedback.
Why This Is Valuable for Nutritionists and Health & Wellness Professionals
For professionals in nutrition and wellness, this kind of personalised data is game-changing. With the saliva-based approach, you can access these insights quickly and conveniently. This accessible metabolic tracking means you can adjust programs to fit each client’s body, creating more effective and satisfying weight management strategies.
Interested in onboarding Maven Health’s test in your clinic? Get in touch and try-out our solution right away: https://www.mavenhealth.ch/en/contact
