The results of the study published in the journal BMC Medicine showed the following. All forms of intermittent fasting (time-restricted fasting, intermittent fasting, and the 5:2 diet) significantly reduced body weight compared to regular diets. The network meta-analysis also found that intermittent fasting was 85.4% more effective than regular diets and 56.1% more effective than chronic calorie restriction.
The most effective strategy for improving metabolic health was alternate-day fasting.
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