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Intermittent fasting (IF) promotes weight loss and metabolic health by inducing ketosis, improving insulin sensitivity, and regulating hunger hormones.
Try intermittent fasting, such as time-restricted eating (e.g., 16:8), to promote ketosis and regulate hunger hormones. It can be as effective as caloric restriction for weight loss.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
One key mechanism is the promotion of ketosis... Additionally, intermittent fasting has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation, and regulate hormones involved in hunger and satiety, such as ghrelin and leptin.
Why this rating
Based on clinical trials suggesting effectiveness comparable to caloric restriction.
Source
Dietary strategies for preventing and managing obesity through evidence-based nutritional interventions
Stephen Olaide Aremu et al. · Discover Public Health · 2025
DOI 10.1186/s12982-025-00818-w
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