Intermittent fasting is gaining attention as a promising dietary approach that considers not just food quantity but also timing. A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine compared 4:3 intermittent fasting and traditional calorie restriction, finding the former slightly more effective at weight loss. Over 12 months, participants in the fasting group lost an average of 7.6% of body weight versus 5% in the calorie restriction group. Additionally, the fasting group had better cardiometabolic health outcomes. These findings suggest that the 4:3 fasting method is easier to adhere to for many individuals.
"It's not just how much you eat that matters, but when you eat it... A new study shows that intermittent fasting is moderately more effective than traditional calorie restriction for weight loss."
"At 12 months, participants in the intermittent fasting group had a 7.6% reduction in body weight, compared to 5% in the calorie restriction group—a modest but evident difference."
"Participants in the fasting group achieved more favorable cardiometabolic indicators... Our hypothesis is that the 4:3 strategy was easier to adhere to."
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