Does the weight loss efficacy of alternate day fasting differ according to sex and menopausal status?

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

This study examined if the weight loss and metabolic benefits of alternate day fasting (ADF) varies according to sex and menopausal status in adults with obesity.

Methods and results

This secondary analysis pooled the data of men and women (n = 75) who participated in three 12-week ADF studies (500 kcal fast day; alternated with an ad libitum intake feast day). Body weight decreased in premenopausal women (-4.6 ± 3.2%), postmenopausal women (-6.5 ± 3.2%) and men (-6.2 ± 4.4%) (main effect of time, P < 0.001), with no difference between groups (no group × time interaction). Energy intake on fast days was higher than prescribed in all groups (∼400-500 excess kcal consumed), with no differences between groups. Fat mass, lean mass, fasting insulin, and insuli

SUBMITTER: Lin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7887029 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature