Systematic Review Finds Intermittent Fasting Shows Little Advantage Over Traditional Dieting for Weight Loss
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Summary
A systematic review of 22 studies involving nearly 2,000 adults found that intermittent fasting made little to no difference in weight loss compared to traditional dietary advice over periods up to 12 months. While intermittent fasting has gained popularity as a weight loss approach, the research suggests it may not be more effective than standard calorie reduction and healthy eating recommendations. However, researchers note that intermittent fasting could still provide health benefits through positive changes to body functions.
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The research team looked at the results of 22 previous studies involving nearly 2,000 adults to find out if short-term intermittent fasting (over a period up to 12 months) was better at helping adults lose weight than standard dietary advice, or no advice at all
But researchers say it could still improve someone's overall health through helpful changes to some body functions
Intermittent fasting is a fairly new approach to losing weight, and has gained popularity in recent years
But researchers say it could still improve someone's overall health through helpful changes to some body functions.
