In overweight or obesity, intermittent fasting does not differ from dietary advice but increases weight loss vs. no intervention

Warren G. Thompson

doi:10.7326/annals-26-01779-jc

June 1, 2026Annals of Internal Medicine

In overweight or obesity, intermittent fasting does not differ from dietary advice but increases weight loss vs. no intervention

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The study aims to compare the effects of intermittent fasting versus dietary advice on weight loss in overweight or obese individuals.
Randomized trial design involving overweight or obese participants
Comparison of intermittent fasting with standard dietary advice
Assessment of weight loss outcomes among groups
Intermittent fasting resulted in significant weight loss compared to no intervention, though not superior to dietary advice
Weight loss among those employing intermittent fasting was notably effective despite similar outcomes to dietary advice

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Randomized trial finds intermittent fasting and dietary advice equally effective for weight loss in overweight individuals, indicating potential benefits of fasting.

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