Intermittent fasting fails to beat standard dieting for weight loss
Feb 18, 2026
Intermittent fasting has become one of the most talked-about weight loss trends in recent years, promising dramatic results with simple changes to when you eat. But a major Cochrane review suggests the reality may be far less exciting. After analyzing 22 clinical trials involving nearly 2,000 adults
, researchers found that intermittent fasting did not produce significantly more weight loss than standard diet advice or even no structured plan at all. ...read more read less