We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials and pilot
trial studies to compare the effectiveness of intermittent fasting (IF) and continuous calorie …

Background The popularity of applying intermittent fasting (IF) has increased as more and
more people are trying to avoid or alleviate obesity and metabolic disease. This study aimed …

Objective To examine the evidence for intermittent fasting (IF), an alternative to calorie-
restricted diets, in treating obesity, an important health concern in Canada with few effective …

Objective The objective of this meta‐analysis was to compare the effectiveness of different
intermittent fasting (IF) regimens on weight loss, in the general population, and compare …

Aim To assess whether intermittent fasting (IF) diets are associated with improvement in
weight loss, metabolic parameters, and subjective well-being, in people with obesity. Data …

Previously, narrative reviews have considered the effects of intermittent fasting on appetite.
One suggestion is that intermittent fasting attenuates an increase in appetite that typically …

The effects of an intermittent fasting diet (IFD) in the general population are still
controversial. In this study, we aimed to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of an IFD to …

Background The standard of care for treating overweight and obesity is daily caloric
restriction (DCR). While this approach produces modest weight loss, adherence to DCR …

Summary Background Benefits of Intermittent fasting (IF) on health-related outcomes have
been found in a range of randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Our umbrella review aimed to …

Background Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained favor as an alternative regimen to daily
caloric restriction (DCR). Therefore, there is a need for systematic reviews of randomized …