Intermittent fasting may not aid weight loss, large review finds

• Intermittent fasting has become a popular health trend, but research in this area is still ongoing.
• A recent review found that intermittent fasting may not offer major benefits when it comes to weight loss.
• Additional research into this area may be helpful to understand the full effects of intermittent fasting and how it may help people with certain conditions.

Intermittent fasting has become the subject of recent research, and it is sometimes suggested as a way to help with weight loss.

A review published in the Cochrane Library put this idea to the test by looking at what studies actually showed about the benefits and harms of intermittent fasting.

Overall, the results suggested that intermittent fasting does not help much with weight loss, compared to receiving traditional weight loss treatment or not receiving treatment at all.

While addressing obesity is still important, intermittent fasting may not provide much help, but more research is likely required in this area.