JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports
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JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep · Feb 2018
Meta AnalysisIntermittent fasting interventions for treatment of overweight and obesity in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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. ⋯ Intermittent energy restriction may be an effective strategy for the treatment of overweight and obesity. Intermittent energy restriction was comparable to continuous energy restriction for short term weight loss in overweight and obese adults. Intermittent energy restriction was shown to be more effective than no treatment, however, this should be interpreted cautiously due to the small number of studies and future research is warranted to confirm the findings of this review.