BMC Med July 2025 PMID 40598397

Effect of a ketogenic diet, time-restricted eating, or alternate-day fasting on weight loss in adults with obesity: a randomized clinical trial.

José Ignacio Martínez-Montoro, Borja Bandera, Mario Gutiérrez-Bedmar, Ana María Gómez-Pérez, Manuel Macías-González, Isabel Moreno-Indias, Francisco J Tinahones

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The discussions show strong support for the study's results, with posts highlighting how ketogenic diets and specific fasting protocols like late time-restricted eating yielded greater weight loss, as seen in phrases like 'Keto is better for weight loss.' The tone and choice of words suggest a keen interest in practical implications and benefits, demonstrating both engagement and belief in the study's potential impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that certain diets like ketogenic, intermittent fasting, and late time-restricted eating are effective for weight loss, indicating agreement with the study's findings.

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate a high level of curiosity and focus on weight management strategies, especially highlighting the benefits of ketogenic diets and fasting methods.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many comments delve into specifics, such as mentioning muscle loss versus fat loss and comparing diet types, reflecting active engagement with the details of the research.

ImpactHigh impact

The conversations emphasize the significance of the findings for weight loss approaches, suggesting that the study could influence dietary choices and clinical practices.

Abstract in brief

The study compared different diets, including a ketogenic diet, time-restricted eating, modified alternate-day fasting, and the Mediterranean diet, to see which one helps more with weight loss in obese adults over three months.
Results showed that the ketogenic diet, modified alternate-day fasting, and late time-restricted eating led to significantly more weight loss than the Mediterranean diet, but early time-restricted eating did not show a significant difference.
The findings suggest that calorierestricted versions of ketogenic diet, mADF, and lTRE may be better for weight loss than the Mediterranean diet, but more research is needed to understand their long-term effectiveness.

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