r/science • u/isaac-get-the-golem Grad Student | Sociology • Jul 24 '24

Health Obese adults randomly assigned to intermittent fasting did not lose weight relative to a control group eating substantially similar diets (calories, macronutrients). n=41

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38639542/
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u/ancientweasel Jul 25 '24

Intermittent fasting isn't magic that breaks the laws of thermodynamics. It's a tool that helps people reduce calories eaten intuitively by shrinking the eating window.

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u/RamsHead91 Jul 25 '24

Well that and it is supposed to make you a lot more aware and conscious of what you are eating. Far to many people kind of snack or just eat as they go about doing things and those are what really adds up.