November 2020 PMID 33330587

Health Effects of Alternate-Day Fasting in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Yuanshan Cui, Tong Cai, Zhongbao Zhou, Yingmei Mu, Youyi Lu, Zhenli Gao, Jitao Wu, Yong Zhang

Mentions

38
Peak: 10 in Dec 2020
across 4 sources since Oct 2020

Extended reach

892,267
potential audience

Total likes

9,125

Video views

395,750

Mentions per month

Oct 2020 – May 2022

Where it's discussed

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  • News14 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a generally positive reception, with mentions of significant health benefits and references to meta-analyses, indicating some engagement with the scientific evidence. Social discussions use impactful language like 'viable,' 'substantial improvement,' and 'effective,' which underscores the perceived importance of the research findings in the context of diet and health management.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the article's findings that ADF is effective for weight loss and health improvements.

InterestModerate interest

There is a moderate interest, with posts highlighting meta-analyses and emphasizing phrases like 'substantial improvement' and 'viable strategy.'

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific data points such as reductions in weight and triglycerides, indicating thoughtful engagement with the research.

ImpactModerate impact

The strong consensus on ADF's benefits in risk factors and weight management suggests a notable impact on dietary practices and health perspectives.

Abstract in brief

  • Alternateday fasting (ADF) is gaining popularity among adults as a diet strategy and has been studied through a meta-analysis of seven randomized controlled trials involving 269 participants, showing significant health benefits.
  • The results indicate that ADF leads to notable reductions in weight, body mass index, cholesterol levels, triglycerides, fat mass, blood pressure, and calorie intake, suggesting improvements in overall health and metabolic risk factors.
  • However, ADF did not significantly impact HDL cholesterol, insulin resistance, or fasting blood sugar, indicating that its effects may be more focused on weight loss and certain cardiovascular risk factors rather than all metabolic markers.

Top posts

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J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

Alternate day #fasting is a viable #diet strategy for #weight loss & has a substantial improvement in risk indicators for #diseases in #obese or normal weight people Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦⁦@drnevadagray⁩ @livinlowcarbman⁩ https://t.co/SXcEVmPTsF

Oct 21, 2020 · 17 likes · 6 shares · 26,023 followers View post →
Larry Diamond
@natureboyrr · X

@drjasonfung @FastingMethod New meta analysis of alternate day fasting. “This meta-analysis suggests that ADF is a viable diet strategy for weight loss, and it has a substantial improvement in risk indicators for diseases in obese or normal people.” https://t.co/dg5rDfPUS5

Dec 23, 2020 · 13 likes · 3 shares · 5,624 followers View post →
Amy Lamotte
@amylamotte88 · X

Health Effects of Alternate-Day Fasting in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - https://t.co/DKutVSWKBg #fasting

Dec 12, 2020 · 2 likes · 259 followers View post →
Frontiers - Nutrition
@FrontNutrition · X

New Research: Health Effects of Alternate-Day Fasting in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Background: Alternate-day fasting (ADF) method is becoming more and more popular among adults. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the… https://t.co/tbSvCKuz5b #Nutrition

Nov 24, 2020 · 1 like · 3,898 followers View post →
BugumKeto
@BugumKeto · X

Health Effects of Alternate-Day Fasting in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://t.co/urMF5Xbqsj

Dec 21, 2020 · 1 like · 561 followers View post →
Tim Noakes
@ProfTimNoakes · X

RT @natureboyrr: @drjasonfung @FastingMethod New meta analysis of alternate day fasting. “This meta-analysis suggests that ADF is a viable…

Dec 23, 2020 · 3 shares · 158,502 followers View post →

All mentions

drpselvapandian
@drselvapandian · X

Hence, it was inferred that ADF is a viable diet strategy for weight loss and leads to a substantial improvement in risk indicators for diseases in obese or normal people. Source: Frontiers in Nutrition. 2020 Nov 24; 7: 586036. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2020.586036

May 30, 2022 · 29 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @alephh: Alternate-Day Fasting (7-RCT systematic review & meta-analysis) — Weight MD=−4.30 (−5.54 to −3.05) P<.00001 — Triglycerides MD=…

Dec 26, 2020 · 1 share · 6,713 followers View post →
alephh
@alephh · X

Alternate-Day Fasting (7-RCT systematic review & meta-analysis) — Weight MD=−4.30 (−5.54 to −3.05) P<.00001 — Triglycerides MD=−11.27 (−20.53 to −2.00) P=.02 — HOMA-IR MD=−3.02 (−6.52 to 0.28) P=.09 — Systolic BP MD=−4.42 (−7.35 to −1.49) p=.003 https://t.co/iI49w77MKP

Dec 26, 2020 · 1 share · 388 followers View post →
Lee Aase
@LeeAase · X

RT @natureboyrr: @drjasonfung @FastingMethod New meta analysis of alternate day fasting. “This meta-analysis suggests that ADF is a viable…

Dec 23, 2020 · 3 shares · 14,742 followers View post →
PostPaleocon
@PostPaleocon · X

RT @natureboyrr: @drjasonfung @FastingMethod New meta analysis of alternate day fasting. “This meta-analysis suggests that ADF is a viable…

Dec 23, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,153 followers View post →
Tim Noakes
@ProfTimNoakes · X

RT @natureboyrr: @drjasonfung @FastingMethod New meta analysis of alternate day fasting. “This meta-analysis suggests that ADF is a viable…

Dec 23, 2020 · 3 shares · 158,502 followers View post →
Larry Diamond
@natureboyrr · X

@drjasonfung @FastingMethod New meta analysis of alternate day fasting. “This meta-analysis suggests that ADF is a viable diet strategy for weight loss, and it has a substantial improvement in risk indicators for diseases in obese or normal people.” https://t.co/dg5rDfPUS5

Dec 23, 2020 · 13 likes · 3 shares · 5,624 followers View post →
@Haomanitylife
@leftwingnobody · X

Health Effects of Alternate-Day Fasting in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://t.co/aYc8tF1oHL

Dec 22, 2020 · 1,568 followers View post →
BugumKeto
@BugumKeto · X

Health Effects of Alternate-Day Fasting in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://t.co/urMF5Xbqsj

Dec 21, 2020 · 1 like · 561 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Health Effects of Alternate-Day Fasting in Adults: A Systematic Review &Meta-Analysis https://t.co/DEaxlRNVKm Agree "ADF is a viable diet strategy for weight loss, & it has a substantial improvement in risk indicators for diseases in obese or normal people" tho not always easy!

Dec 18, 2020 · 41,446 followers View post →
Amy Lamotte
@amylamotte88 · X

Health Effects of Alternate-Day Fasting in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - https://t.co/DKutVSWKBg #fasting

Dec 12, 2020 · 2 likes · 259 followers View post →
Frontiers - Nutrition
@FrontNutrition · X

New Research: Health Effects of Alternate-Day Fasting in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Background: Alternate-day fasting (ADF) method is becoming more and more popular among adults. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the… https://t.co/tbSvCKuz5b #Nutrition

Nov 24, 2020 · 1 like · 3,898 followers View post →
Alp
@AlpSirman · X

Health Effects of Alternate-Day Fasting in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://t.co/hd5bpJYNma

Nov 24, 2020 · 54,136 followers View post →
tagthatstock
@tagthatstock · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Alternate day #fasting is a viable #diet strategy for #weight loss & has a substantial improvement in risk indicators fo…

Oct 21, 2020 · 6 shares · 665 followers View post →
Dr. R_ Kreaz
@Dr_R_Kreaz · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Alternate day #fasting is a viable #diet strategy for #weight loss & has a substantial improvement in risk indicators fo…

Oct 21, 2020 · 6 shares · 2,183 followers View post →
Atanas G. Atanasov
@_atanas_ · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Alternate day #fasting is a viable #diet strategy for #weight loss & has a substantial improvement in risk indicators fo…

Oct 21, 2020 · 6 shares · 123,683 followers View post →
International Natural Product Sciences Taskforce
@_INPST · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Alternate day #fasting is a viable #diet strategy for #weight loss & has a substantial improvement in risk indicators fo…

Oct 21, 2020 · 6 shares · 10,269 followers View post →
Best Health 4 You
@besthealthyou · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Alternate day #fasting is a viable #diet strategy for #weight loss & has a substantial improvement in risk indicators fo…

Oct 21, 2020 · 6 shares · 522 followers View post →
Neb
@nebcooks · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Alternate day #fasting is a viable #diet strategy for #weight loss & has a substantial improvement in risk indicators fo…

Oct 21, 2020 · 6 shares · 44,042 followers View post →
J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

Alternate day #fasting is a viable #diet strategy for #weight loss & has a substantial improvement in risk indicators for #diseases in #obese or normal weight people Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦⁦@drnevadagray⁩ @livinlowcarbman⁩ https://t.co/SXcEVmPTsF

Oct 21, 2020 · 17 likes · 6 shares · 26,023 followers View post →