Intermittent fasting three days a week outperforms traditional dieting in weight-loss study
- Researchers monitored 125 participants over 12 months, comparing intermittent fasting with daily caloric restriction diets, as reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
- Participants in the intermittent fasting group had a 7.6% weight loss compared to 5% in the caloric restriction group, indicating greater effectiveness.
- Nutritionist Carrie Glassman indicated that intermittent fasting's success may stem from how it simplifies calorie restrictions, though it isn't suitable for everyone.
- 58% of participants practicing intermittent fasting achieved at least 5% weight loss after 12 months compared to 47% in the calorie restriction group.
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