THE CONVERSATION: Intermittent fasting no more effective than dieting, major review finds

2026-02-19 - 10:13

A major new review by the Cochrane Collaboration has found that intermittent fasting is no more effective for weight loss than traditional dietary advice – or even doing nothing at all. While intermittent fasting may still suit some people and has been linked to other health benefits, the evidence suggests it is not a magic bullet for shedding kilos.