Intermittent versus continuous energy restriction on weight loss and cardiometabolic outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Iolanda CioffiAndrea EvangelistaValentina PonzoGiovannino CicconeLaura SoldatiLidia SantarpiaFranco ContaldoFabrizio PasanisiEzio GhigoSimona Bo

Published in: Journal of translational medicine (2018)

Both intermittent and continuous energy restriction achieved a comparable effect in promoting weight-loss and metabolic improvements. Long-term trials are needed to draw definitive conclusions.

Keyphrases

weight loss
bariatric surgery
roux en y gastric bypass
high intensity
gastric bypass
glycemic control
obese patients
adipose tissue
physical activity