. The findings were published in the journalparticipants eat as they normally would for five days of week. Then on two nonconsecutive days, they either fast or eat close about 500 calories a day. The diet is supposed to result in weight loss, improved digestion, and increased energy.The 300 participants in the study were separated into groups, 200 who went on the 5:2 diet and 100 who didn't.
guides on weight loss and a 20-minute session with an advisor on how to interpret the guides given to them.By the end of the study researchers found that 18% of people in group 5:2SH lost at least 5% of their body weight, while 15% of people in SBA also lost at least 5% of their bodyweight. Both of these groups also gave their plans"positive ratings" but those who were in group 5:2SH had a larger amount of positive ratings than SBA with.
Since both 5:2 intermittent fasting groups and the non-fasting group had similar results, researchers concluded that the 5:2 diet isn't extraordinarily better than a regular diet and exercise routine, but it might be an easier way for people to find their calorie deficit and reach their weight loss goals.
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