March 2021 PMID 32363896

Impact of intermittent energy restriction on anthropometric outcomes and intermediate disease markers in patients with overweight and obesity: systematic review and meta-analyses.

Lukas Schwingshackl, Jasmin Zähringer, Kai Nitschke, Gabriel Torbahn, Szimonetta Lohner, Tilman Kühn, Luigi Fontana, Nicola Veronese, Christine Schmucker, Joerg J Meerpohl

Mentions

29
Peak: 13 in May 2020
across 4 sources since May 2020

Extended reach

259,344
potential audience

Total likes

112

Video views

3,311

Mentions per month

May 2020 – Sep 2024

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussion reflects a general consensus on the article's findings that intermittent fasting has effects comparable to traditional calorie restriction, with posts using phrases like 'similar effects' and 'meta-analysis' that highlight scientific credibility. Some comments also delve into nuances, such as hormonal considerations and marketing aspects, indicating an engaged but balanced evaluation of the research's significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that intermittent energy restriction has similar weight loss effects compared to continuous restriction, with some emphasizing the supporting meta-analyses.

InterestModerate interest

Various posts express moderate interest, with some highlighting the research's implications, but overall engagement appears to be cautious rather than deeply analytical.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments reference specific results from the systematic review and meta-analyses, such as improvements in anthropometric outcomes and intermediate disease markers, indicating attentive reading and consideration.

ImpactModerate impact

The discourse suggests that the article adds meaningful evidence to ongoing debates about dieting strategies, influencing perceptions of intermittent fasting's effectiveness.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review and meta-analysis examined 17 randomized controlled trials to assess how intermittent energy restriction (IER) influences body weight, waist circumference, fat mass, triglycerides, blood pressure, and other health markers in overweight and obese patients, showing that IER can lead to significant improvements in these areas compared to usual diets.
  • Both IER and continuous energy restriction (CER) were found to have similar effects on weight loss and fat mass, indicating that IER is an effective alternative to traditional dieting strategies.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that IER not only helps with weight loss but also improves intermediate markers related to disease risk, making it a promising approach for managing obesity.]

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Francis Holway
@francisholway · X

Intermittent fasting metabolic and body comp changes no different from continuous energy restriction; both valid options https://t.co/K2kXbvcswL

May 4, 2020 · 23 likes · 1 share · 4,685 followers View post →
Frédéric Leroy
@fleroy1974 · X

'Intermittent energy restriction improves anthropometric outcomes and intermediate disease markers when compared to a usual diet' Certainty of evidence was assessed using GRADE. https://t.co/Ii1UCdaUTk

May 3, 2020 · 10 likes · 1 share · 29,050 followers View post →
endocrinorosero
@endocrinorosero · X

Dato: El Ayuno Intermitente no mostró ser mejor que la restricción calórica no intermitente. Es decir, el enfoque habitual para perder peso. Sera entonces el "Ayuno intermitente" un una estrategia mas del marketing

Jul 6, 2020 · 6 likes · 1 share · 159,624 followers View post →
Lukas Schwingshackl
@LSchwingshackl · X

Intermittent energy restriction improves anthropometric outcomes and intermediate disease markers when compared to a usual diet. Great team @meerpohl @ilmannato @LuigiFontana22 @Ti_Kuehn https://t.co/Q5PXWx8Jlc

May 24, 2020 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 1,507 followers View post →
javierbutra
@javierbutra · X

Impacto de la restricción energética intermitente en los resultados antropométricos y los marcadores de enfermedad en pacientes con sobrepeso y obesidad: revisión sistemática y metanálisis https://t.co/vKJ49H87nM

May 4, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 14,341 followers View post →
*Moon*
@Luna_Mfitnesss · X

Revisión actualizada sobre el #ayunointermitentey y la restricción calórica continua para pérdida de peso, grasa, presión arterial, trigliceridos y circunferencia abdominal en sujetos con sobre peso y obesidad: SIN DIFERENCIAS SIGNIFICATIVAS https://t.co/58gm1Adop0

May 4, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 11,905 followers View post →

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Six Pack Billy
@AbsurdlyWise · X

@chrismitty_ @Olicsa06 @sciencebyjae There are dozens of studies out there. Here is a meta analysis that show the effects of IER on weight loss are similar to weight loss achieved by CER. https://t.co/zO4f4iAHXQ

Feb 13, 2023 · 124 followers View post →
Renato Dumbra
@renatodumbra · X

@ZsoltNagy7 @Sc0rnman @BioLayne Weight loss is mediated by caloric restriction, not by how long we are in a catabolic state. https://t.co/ALWkxdrxDB

Oct 14, 2022 · 120 followers View post →
Brian Devorkin
@BrianDevorkin · X

@Bentcoiner @Mark_Sisson https://t.co/c6p8qAq4HC. That just is not the case based on what we’ve learned in the research. However I will confess to the original tweet that IF may be more complicated in females due to their systems hormonal differences and reactions to non feeding periods

May 28, 2022 · 24 followers View post →
Public Health Lit
@PublicHealthLit · X

Impact of intermittent energy restriction on anthropometric outcomes and intermediate disease markers in patients with overweight and obesity: Systematic review and meta-analyses https://t.co/DYP5PnZzN8

Apr 14, 2022 · 1 like · 3,966 followers View post →
Chris Trejbal, CNP, NNCP, PTS, RNT
@TrejbalChris · X

https://t.co/TykX4rgzo7 "The effects of IER on weight loss are similar to weight loss achieved by CER." Intermittent Fasting and Calorie Restriction yield similar weight loss. Whodathunkit

Nov 10, 2021 · 1 like · 363 followers View post →
Roxana Sánchez
@Soynutrixita · X

RT @LSchwingshackl: Intermittent energy restriction improves anthropometric outcomes and intermediate disease markers when compared to a us…

Jul 7, 2020 · 3 shares · 102 followers View post →
endocrinorosero
@endocrinorosero · X

Dato: El Ayuno Intermitente no mostró ser mejor que la restricción calórica no intermitente. Es decir, el enfoque habitual para perder peso. Sera entonces el "Ayuno intermitente" un una estrategia mas del marketing

Jul 6, 2020 · 6 likes · 1 share · 159,624 followers View post →
Laureate Prof Clare Collins AO
@ProfCCollins · X

RT @LSchwingshackl: Intermittent energy restriction improves anthropometric outcomes and intermediate disease markers when compared to a us…

May 25, 2020 · 3 shares · 12,058 followers View post →
Nicola Veronese
@ilmannato · X

RT @LSchwingshackl: Intermittent energy restriction improves anthropometric outcomes and intermediate disease markers when compared to a us…

May 24, 2020 · 3 shares · 573 followers View post →
Lukas Schwingshackl
@LSchwingshackl · X

Intermittent energy restriction improves anthropometric outcomes and intermediate disease markers when compared to a usual diet. Great team @meerpohl @ilmannato @LuigiFontana22 @Ti_Kuehn https://t.co/Q5PXWx8Jlc

May 24, 2020 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 1,507 followers View post →
javierbutra
@javierbutra · X

RT @javierbutra: Impacto de la restricción energética intermitente en los resultados antropométricos y los marcadores de enfermedad en paci…

May 22, 2020 · 1 share · 14,341 followers View post →
Joaquín San José
@jsanjosea · X

https://t.co/UcLtLATixu

May 6, 2020 · 410 followers View post →
Raul
@RaulM06 · X

RT @francisholway: Intermittent fasting metabolic and body comp changes no different from continuous energy restriction; both valid options…

May 4, 2020 · 1 share · 856 followers View post →
Roman.Illescas
@RomanIllescas · X

@JorgeGarBas @Jeukendrup @JulioBasulto_DN @juan_revenga @LlorcaJuan @Silvia28282 @edicionestutor @entrenador_es @virginut @NachoJulian1 @piensayentrena Que os estáis metiendo en camisas de 11 varas... Adaptar la fisiología del entrenamiento y la nutrición o periodización, no se adquiere leyendo a jeukendrup o burke.. pero bueno.. sobre el AI, pues eso. Buen libro eso sí

May 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 82 followers View post →
Rbn
@xRubenxMx · X

RT @Luna_Mfitnesss: Revisión actualizada sobre el #ayunointermitentey y la restricción calórica continua para pérdida de peso, grasa, presi…

May 4, 2020 · 1 share · 661 followers View post →
*Moon*
@Luna_Mfitnesss · X

Revisión actualizada sobre el #ayunointermitentey y la restricción calórica continua para pérdida de peso, grasa, presión arterial, trigliceridos y circunferencia abdominal en sujetos con sobre peso y obesidad: SIN DIFERENCIAS SIGNIFICATIVAS https://t.co/58gm1Adop0

May 4, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 11,905 followers View post →
Francis Holway
@francisholway · X

Intermittent fasting metabolic and body comp changes no different from continuous energy restriction; both valid options https://t.co/K2kXbvcswL

May 4, 2020 · 23 likes · 1 share · 4,685 followers View post →
javierbutra
@javierbutra · X

Impacto de la restricción energética intermitente en los resultados antropométricos y los marcadores de enfermedad en pacientes con sobrepeso y obesidad: revisión sistemática y metanálisis https://t.co/vKJ49H87nM

May 4, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 14,341 followers View post →
BMS Matrix
@BmsMatrix · X

RT @fleroy1974: 'Intermittent energy restriction improves anthropometric outcomes and intermediate disease markers when compared to a usual…

May 3, 2020 · 1 share · 1,200 followers View post →
Frédéric Leroy
@fleroy1974 · X

'Intermittent energy restriction improves anthropometric outcomes and intermediate disease markers when compared to a usual diet' Certainty of evidence was assessed using GRADE. https://t.co/Ii1UCdaUTk

May 3, 2020 · 10 likes · 1 share · 29,050 followers View post →