Intermittent Fasting Fails to Beat Standard Dieting for Weight Loss

Intermittent fasting fails to beat standard dieting for weight loss

Intermittent fasting has become one of the most talked-about weight loss trends in recent years, promising dramatic results with simple changes to when you eat. But a major Cochrane review suggests the reality may be far less exciting. After analyzing 22 clinical trials involving nearly 2,000 adults, researchers found that intermittent fasting did not produce significantly more weight loss than standard diet advice or even no structured plan at …

Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: Does the Evidence Live Up to the Hype?

Written by David Mills — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Key Takeaways A new review of 22 studies found that intermittent fasting is no more effective for weight loss than traditional dietary advice or no dietary plan at all. Intermittent fasting may help some people lose weight in the short term, but weight regain often happens between 6 to 12 months. Long-term success depends on eating a healthy diet, getting adequate sleep, and e…