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Intermittent fasting equals conventional diet

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Researchers found intermittent fasting was no more effective for weight loss than conventional dietary advice, a major review of global studies concluded, though some scientists disputed the finding.

Dagens Nyheter
That is why researchers back away from the effects of periodic fasting

5:2, 16:8 or perhaps every other day. Periodically eating less has been linked to weight loss, longer life, and even reduced cancer risk. But now experts hesitate. Have the research results been exaggerated?

That is why researchers back away from the effects of periodic fasting
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
Obesity: Does intermittent fasting help with weight loss?

A new study from the rigorously conducted Cochrane Collaboration finds that the popular weight loss method provides virtually no benefit. But not all scientists share this view.

Obesity: Does intermittent fasting help with weight loss?
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Süddeutsche Zeitung
Obesity: Does intermittent fasting help with weight loss?

A new study from the rigorously conducted Cochrane Collaboration finds that the popular weight loss method provides virtually no benefit. But not all scientists share this view.

Obesity: Does intermittent fasting help with weight loss?
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Handelsblatt
Popular weight loss approach: study finds hype around intermittent fasting is not justified

For years there has been a trend toward intermittent fasting. Rigorous data cast doubt on whether the method is more effective than traditional diets.

Popular weight loss approach: study finds hype around intermittent fasting is not justified
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Der Spiegel
Intermittent fasting is probably no more effective than other diet methods

It is often promoted as especially health-promoting: Is the hype around intermittent fasting justified? A new scientific review looks skeptically at the methods.

Intermittent fasting is probably no more effective than other diet methods
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by Nicholas A. Christakis

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Not the outcome I would have expected.
erictopol.bsky.social Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 11h
A new systematic analysis of intermittent fasting from 22 randomized trials shows no advantage for weight loss or other outcomes compared with regular diet advice
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
February 16, 2026 at 1:09 AM

by Eric J. Topol Reposted by Nicholas A. Christakis, Karen O’Leary

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A new systematic analysis of intermittent fasting from 22 randomized trials shows no advantage for weight loss or other outcomes compared with regular diet advice
www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
February 16, 2026 at 1:02 AM

by Eric J. Topol

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The Guardian
Intermittent fasting no better than typical weight loss diets, study finds

Researchers say limited eating approaches such as 5:2 diet not a ‘miracle solution’ amid surge in their popularity Intermittent fasting is no better for shedding the pounds than conventional diets and is barely more effective than doing nothing, according to a major review of the scientific evidence. Researchers analysed data from 22 global studies and found people who are overweight or living with obesity lost as much weight by following traditional dietary advice as when they tried fasting regimes such as the 5:2 diet popularised by the late Michael Mosley. Continue reading. . .

Intermittent fasting no better than typical weight loss diets, study finds
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New Scientist
Intermittent fasting probably doesn’t help with weight loss

Intermittent fasting appears to be no better than doing nothing when it comes to helping people who are overweight or have obesity lose weight

Intermittent fasting probably doesn’t help with weight loss
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El Pais
Intermittent fasting is not better than a traditional diet for weight loss, according to the largest review of available evidence

The study concludes that this popular strategy does not yield results different from traditional caloric restriction.

Intermittent fasting is not better than a traditional diet for weight loss, according to the largest review of available evidence
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