Intermittent fasting does not increase the chances of losing weight

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Scientists from Guangzhou Southern Medical University, China presented the results of a new of a study related to the study of weight loss.

They found that intermittent fasting cannot be considered an approach that will lead to greater weight loss. The researchers wanted to test how additional time constraints would affect the results of a conventional diet focused on reducing the intake of calories. A total of 139 adults were selected, the average weight of which was 88 kilograms, and the age was 32 years.

Participants were divided into two groups. The first followed a low-calorie diet that reduced daily energy intake by 25%, and the second added fasting intervals to this reduction.

The second group was allowed to eat between 8 and 4 p.m. each day. Both groups spoke with health coaches and followed a diet for 12 months.

Results showed that over a year, people in both groups lost 7-10% of their original body weight. While the first group lost an average of 6.3 kg, the interval eating group lost 8 kg.

And although the difference was almost two kilograms, this number is not statistically significant. Study participants also had improvements in blood sugar and fat levels, and improved insulin sensitivity, but again, with no significant differences between groups.