There have now been about 12 studies which have compared the two where they random ised adults to either steady calorie restriction over time, or intermittent fasting regime. The science is pretty clear that at least short term on these diets, you can lose weight and improve your metabolic status. But losing weight was the one that wasn't quite as good in these studies when you compare it with the calorie restriction but the metabolic health was. So I think that's important message.

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