Importance Several meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) have demonstrated
the many health benefits of intermittent fasting (IF). However, there has been little synthesis …

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: To examine the effectiveness of intermittent energy restriction in the treatment for
overweight and obesity in adults, when compared to usual care treatment or no treatment …

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 …

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 …

Context Intermittent fasting (IF) has been proposed as a weight-loss strategy with additional
cardiometabolic benefits in individuals with obesity. Despite its growing popularity, the effect …

Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained attention as a promising diet for weight loss and
dysmetabolic diseases management. This systematic review aimed to investigate the effects …

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 …

Obesity is a worldwide epidemic due to the availability of many unhealthy food options and
limited physical exercise. Restriction of the daily food intake results in weight loss, which is …