40 people who underwent intermittent fasting for two months lost an average of this much weight.

A study found that intermittent fasting led to an average weight loss of about 9%.

 

A joint research team including researchers at Arizona State University in the United States divided 41 overweight or obese adults into two groups and had them consume food in a specific diet and eating style for eight weeks. Both groups followed a calorie-restricted diet recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture, but The group also practices intermittent fasting, limiting their daily eating window to 6-8 hours. Afterwards, the researchers examined the participants' weight, body composition, gut microbiota composition, and metabolic health.

 

The study found that the group that followed the USDA-recommended diet and practiced intermittent fasting experienced significantly greater weight and fat loss than the group that followed the diet alone. The intermittent fasting group lost an average of 8.81% of their initial body weight, while the diet-only group lost an average of 5.4%.

 

In particular, participants who practiced intermittent fasting Body composition improved with a significant reduction in body fat, including visceral fat. Additionally, the intermittent fasting group was found to have increased beneficial gut microbes, such as Christensenella, compared to the diet-only group.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced The recommended diet consists of a diet rich in whole grains and vegetables. At least half of your grains should be whole grains, and dairy products should be low-fat. Protein should be sourced from chicken, eggs, and beans, and vegetable oils are recommended for added food. The USDA's recommended diet also includes limiting high-fructose corn syrup, sodium, and alcohol intake.

 

"Intermittent fasting creates a favorable environment for beneficial gut microbes to thrive," said Karen Swigia, a professor at the University of Arizona College of Public Health who led the study. "Beneficial gut microbes are closely related to obesity and metabolic diseases because they are involved in fat accumulation, blood sugar control, and hormones that control hunger."

 

However, some researchers, including those at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China, have warned that intermittent fasting increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. If you suffer from chronic conditions such as diabetes or kidney stones, it's recommended to consult a healthcare professional before practicing intermittent fasting.

The results of this study were published in the international academic journal 'Nature Communications' on the 28th of last month.

 

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Does intermittent fasting help?

There are a lot of issues...

 

Diet is also important.

 

In particular, since visceral fat is said to have decreased,

I think it's worth looking into.