https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5680777/?fbcl****IwAR1nX8xEM4MdPy_RWJDC28IS8KdG-wVIo67azDuWcZr3rxkieX93Fd3RZbk
Depicted is the longest study to date on an alternate-day fasting (ADF) model which has been examined by Varady et al in shorter-term trials, showing consistently positive results. This trial compared ADF with conventional/linear dieting for a 6-month hypocaloric period followed by a 6-month maintenance period.
There were no significant differences between groups in bodyweight reduction, body composition change, blood pressure, heart rate, lipid profile, insulin sensitivity/glucose control, and inflammatory markers. Free full text is available in the following link, or just google the title of the study. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5680777/
Take-home points... IF can be an effective means to control eating behavior by defaulting the dieter toward eating less by the end of the day or the week, depending on the IF variant. However, claims about IF’s superior effects on body composition or clinical/therapeutic effects compared to conventional linear dieting in the long-term are unfounded. The null differences seen in this study are consistent with systematic reviews and meta-analyses on this topic.
More explicitly: DIETERS HAVE THE FREEDOM AND FLEXIBILITY TO CHOOSE THE PROTOCOL THEY PERSONALLY PREFER AND CAN BEST ADHERE TO.
IF lacks scientific support for claims that it’s *the* superior option. If you prefer it, have at it. If you don’t, you’re not missing out on any magic.
Depicted is the longest study to date on an alternate-day fasting (ADF) model which has been examined by Varady et al in shorter-term trials, showing consistently positive results. This trial compared ADF with conventional/linear dieting for a 6-month hypocaloric period followed by a 6-month maintenance period.
There were no significant differences between groups in bodyweight reduction, body composition change, blood pressure, heart rate, lipid profile, insulin sensitivity/glucose control, and inflammatory markers. Free full text is available in the following link, or just google the title of the study. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5680777/
Take-home points... IF can be an effective means to control eating behavior by defaulting the dieter toward eating less by the end of the day or the week, depending on the IF variant. However, claims about IF’s superior effects on body composition or clinical/therapeutic effects compared to conventional linear dieting in the long-term are unfounded. The null differences seen in this study are consistent with systematic reviews and meta-analyses on this topic.
More explicitly: DIETERS HAVE THE FREEDOM AND FLEXIBILITY TO CHOOSE THE PROTOCOL THEY PERSONALLY PREFER AND CAN BEST ADHERE TO.
IF lacks scientific support for claims that it’s *the* superior option. If you prefer it, have at it. If you don’t, you’re not missing out on any magic.