Intermittent fasting fails to beat standard dieting for weight loss
A Cochrane review of 22 trials involving nearly 2,000 adults found intermittent fasting did not produce significantly greater weight loss than standard dietary advice or no structured plan in people with overweight or obesity.
Why it mattersCochrane review of 22 trials (~2,000 adults) found no advantage, so clinicians should prioritize standard dietary counseling.