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flag Intermittent fasting no more effective for weight loss than traditional diets, large review finds.

flag A major Cochrane review of 22 studies with nearly 2,000 adults finds that intermittent fasting offers no significant weight loss advantage over traditional dietary advice for overweight or obese individuals. flag The research examined various methods, including alternate-day fasting, 16:8 time-restricted eating, and the 5:2 diet, and found results comparable to conventional calorie-restricted diets. flag Experts say the current evidence does not support the widespread popularity of intermittent fasting, especially given its promotion by celebrities and social media. flag They stress that obesity requires long-term, individualized strategies and call for more robust, long-term studies to assess safety and effectiveness.

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