Intermittent Fasting versus Continuous Calorie Restriction: Which Is Better for Weight Loss?

This 2022 systematic review and meta-analysis compared intermittent fasting (IF) and continuous calorie restriction (CCR) in overweight and obese adults. Analyzing randomized clinical trials, the study found that IF led to a modestly greater weight loss than CCR (standardized mean difference [SMD] = -0.21; 95% CI: -0.40 to -0.02; p