Following an intermittent fasting regimen is more effective than adopting a traditional diet, latest research has revealed.
A new study has found that intermittent fasting is associated with better metabolic health outcomes.
The scientists looked at the health data of roughly 9,800 people who were following one of five dietary approaches: time-restricted eating, alternate-day fasting, the 5:2 diet, continuous energy restriction or a usual diet.
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In the trial, they looked at anthropometry, glycaemic parameters, blood pressure and lipid profile – four key metabolic domains.
They found that weight loss was greatest among the participants following an intermittent fasting regimen, with alternate day fasting emerging as the most effective strategy.
According to the research, intermittent fasting is a good dietary approach and outperforms traditional diets.
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The study states: “Among the various intermittent fasting regimens, alternate day fasting stands out as the most promising, consistently delivering the most substantial improvements based on current evidence.
“These findings contribute to a broader understanding of intermittent fasting as a viable strategy for improving metabolic health and inform future dietary recommendations.”
Read the full study in the journal BMC Medicine.
