Dr. Barry Dworkin

The science behind intermittent fasting reviewed in the New England Journal of Medicine

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 27, 2020

Source:
Intermittent fasting — why not eating (for a bit) could work for weight loss and health

Reference:
Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease

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  1. Intermittent fasting has its supporters but evidence is lacking with respect to sustainability and long-term outcomes. Bandwagon (celebrity) effect soon to follow as it always does.
  2. Just a little, ok, a lot of hyperbole in this article reviewing this observational study that claims intermittent fasting can “send you to an early grave”. Once again, no causal relationship and plenty of confounding factors.
  3. Study reports potato chips and junk food can lead to weight gain? No weigh!
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