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November 2013 PMID 24215592

Alternate day fasting for weight loss in normal weight and overweight subjects: a randomized controlled trial.

Krista A Varady, Surabhi Bhutani, Monica C Klempel, Cynthia M Kroeger, John F Trepanowski, Jacob M Haus, Kristin K Hoddy, Yolian Calvo

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a generally favorable view of the research, citing specific results like weight loss and lipid improvements, with words like 'effective' and 'support' indicating positive engagement. Many posters reference additional studies and question the scope of fasting benefits, showing curiosity and deeper consideration of the topic's implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's positive findings on weight loss and heart health benefits, indicating general agreement.

InterestHigh interest

The discussion demonstrates a high level of curiosity, with many posts referencing specific studies and potential benefits of alternate day fasting.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts show moderate engagement, with some sharing opinions, highlighting previous research, and discussing practical implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The debate hints at a meaningful influence on health practices and curiosity about fasting's broader effects, though not overwhelmingly transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • The study shows that alternate day fasting (ADF), where individuals eat normally one day and significantly restrict calories the next, leads to weight loss and improvements in some heart health markers in nonobese (normal weight and overweight) adults over 12 weeks.
  • Participants in the ADF group lost about 5.2 kg on average, reduced fat mass, decreased triglycerides and CRP levels, and increased LDL particle size and plasma adiponectin, indicating potential heart benefits.
  • Despite these positive results, the study suggests that larger-scale research is needed to confirm ADF's effectiveness and safety for weight management and heart health in nonobese individuals.]
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Alexey Weiss, MD
@dweisa · X

Varady et al. https://t.co/GhXyg0umWG сообщили, что голодание через день было эффективным для снижения веса и кардиологических рисков у взрослых с нормальным и избыточным весом.

Dec 25, 2020 · 19 likes · 2 shares · 25,387 followers View post →
Sergio Ferrero
@calotonterias · X

Y, no solo los beneficios del ayuno intermitente van mucho MÁS ALLÁ d la pérdida d grasa, sino q tb sobre pérdida d grasa tenemos estudios y revisión q apuntan a q sí podría ayudar.. https://t.co/XqvMAMANWi https://t.co/G1Kl6uWMLo https://t.co/GkmVaiVXcL https://t.co/qSFm2mOCNE -

Oct 7, 2020 · 8 likes · 17,402 followers View post →
Nutrirojo
@Nutrirojo · X

@MesaConS @JulioBasulto_DN @materia_ciencia @el_pais @upf_occ @ConscienHealth @aicrtweets doi:10.1002/oby.22449 https://t.co/EtvZ8RpMkA https://t.co/riG4FqWcNs https://t.co/vhQJOjPUvk https://t.co/ORfTLwM1H6 https://t.co/Y1jdp8qmzO https://t.co/yUKkQdUifn https://t.co/MCYiaJgIkM https://t.co/Y1jdp8qmzO https://t.co/hchGgYanEW doi:10.1002/oby.22564 (+)

Oct 9, 2019 · 6 likes · 367 followers View post →
Alexey Weiss, MD
@dweisa · X

15/ Голодание через день было эффективным для снижения веса и кардиологических рисков у взрослых с нормальным и избыточным весом. https://t.co/GhXyg0umWG

Nov 21, 2024 · 5 likes · 25,387 followers View post →
crystal ౨ৎ
@gltterfairy · X

@kaI2kaI2kaI2kaI here is the study , it’s from 2013

Sep 9, 2025 · 1 like · 1,392 followers View post →
歌島大輔＠日本一の整形外科医YouTube(22万人)
@pedro0507 · X

Alternate day fasting for weight loss in normal weight and overweight subjects: a randomized controlled trial Nutrition Journal volume 12, Article number: 146 (2013) https://t.co/yqpA5czkoN

Dec 29, 2021 · 10,286 followers View post →

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crystal ౨ৎ
@gltterfairy · X

@kaI2kaI2kaI2kaI here is the study , it’s from 2013

Sep 9, 2025 · 1 like · 1,392 followers View post →
crystal ౨ৎ
@gltterfairy · X

@wnygf here is the study

Sep 9, 2025 · 1,392 followers View post →
ちんすこう
@k1P4kgqhYpUmsvv · X

https://t.co/uHr46ABUsO

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Alexey Weiss, MD
@dweisa · X

15/ Голодание через день было эффективным для снижения веса и кардиологических рисков у взрослых с нормальным и избыточным весом. https://t.co/GhXyg0umWG

Nov 21, 2024 · 5 likes · 25,387 followers View post →
歌島大輔＠日本一の整形外科医YouTube(22万人)
@pedro0507 · X

Alternate day fasting for weight loss in normal weight and overweight subjects: a randomized controlled trial Nutrition Journal volume 12, Article number: 146 (2013) https://t.co/yqpA5czkoN

Dec 29, 2021 · 10,286 followers View post →
JoaquimCC
@Antiesquerda2 · X

@calmasorrisokkk @MTeixeira6 @bodyfastapp Quantos quer? Alternate day fasting (ADF; ad libitum “feed day”, alternated with 25% energy intake “fast day”), is effective for weight loss and cardio-protection in obese individuals.  https://t.co/q4R1XWaNdl

Sep 30, 2021 · 258 followers View post →
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@stepanafanas · X

RT @dweisa: Varady et al. https://t.co/GhXyg0umWG сообщили, что голодание через день было эффективным для снижения веса и кардиологических…

Dec 25, 2020 · 2 shares · 2,403 followers View post →
Marina Manson
@manson_marina · X

RT @dweisa: Varady et al. https://t.co/GhXyg0umWG сообщили, что голодание через день было эффективным для снижения веса и кардиологических…

Dec 25, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,394 followers View post →
Alexey Weiss, MD
@dweisa · X

Varady et al. https://t.co/GhXyg0umWG сообщили, что голодание через день было эффективным для снижения веса и кардиологических рисков у взрослых с нормальным и избыточным весом.

Dec 25, 2020 · 19 likes · 2 shares · 25,387 followers View post →
Sergio Ferrero
@calotonterias · X

Y, no solo los beneficios del ayuno intermitente van mucho MÁS ALLÁ d la pérdida d grasa, sino q tb sobre pérdida d grasa tenemos estudios y revisión q apuntan a q sí podría ayudar.. https://t.co/XqvMAMANWi https://t.co/G1Kl6uWMLo https://t.co/GkmVaiVXcL https://t.co/qSFm2mOCNE -

Oct 7, 2020 · 8 likes · 17,402 followers View post →
CachopoEnjoyer
@CachopoEnjoyer · X

https://t.co/bhcweBqsr8 https://t.co/AdwlHG9eZQ - O utilizar una restricción calórica haciendo que consuman un 25% de sus kcal (lo que no es ayuno) https://t.co/4SDADpLs9X

Oct 20, 2019 · 245 followers View post →
Nutrirojo
@Nutrirojo · X

@MesaConS @JulioBasulto_DN @materia_ciencia @el_pais @upf_occ @ConscienHealth @aicrtweets doi:10.1002/oby.22449 https://t.co/EtvZ8RpMkA https://t.co/riG4FqWcNs https://t.co/vhQJOjPUvk https://t.co/ORfTLwM1H6 https://t.co/Y1jdp8qmzO https://t.co/yUKkQdUifn https://t.co/MCYiaJgIkM https://t.co/Y1jdp8qmzO https://t.co/hchGgYanEW doi:10.1002/oby.22564 (+)

Oct 9, 2019 · 6 likes · 367 followers View post →
Ryau
@Ryauith · X

@ExcludedMuddle My search results of journals seem to consistently support fasting as a weight loss and heart health benefit. https://t.co/ykOfvX2Pjb One week might be an excessive time frame though (for health, certainly wouldn't expect weight gain), studies seem to mostly be on day long fasts.

Jun 19, 2019 · 220 followers View post →