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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

Experts explain why intermittent fasting may not be worth the hype

Intermittent fasting has surged in popularity with huge enthusiasm for the diet on social media – but research suggests simply fasting is unlikely to lead to weight loss.

The diet trend promises to hack biology without counting calories. Instead, it involves fasting for an extended period and then eating breakfast, lunch and dinner in a condensed eight-hour window.

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