Is Intermittent Fasting Overrated? Why Experts Say Your Food Quality Still Matters Most
For many, the appeal of intermittent fasting lies in its simplicity: don't worry about what you eat, just worry about when you eat. It is a philosophy that has dominated social media feeds and gym locker room talk for years.
But a comprehensive new review of evidence suggests that when it comes to long-term weight loss, the clock may be running out on the intermittent fasting hype.
The Hype vs. The Evidence
A major review published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews has found that intermittent fasting is no more effective for weight loss than traditional dieting or standard nutritional advice.
After analyzing 22 randomized clinical trials involving nearly 2,000 adults worldwide, researchers concluded that the practice often results in "little to no difference" in ...