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[Fasting--wrong in obesity?].
1Obesitasenheten, Medicinska kliniken, Karolinska sjukhuset, Stockholm.
Nordisk Medicin
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Fasting for weight loss may lead to long-term weight gain. Repeated cycles of losing and regaining weight can increase body mass and create health issues.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Metabolic Health
- Obesity Research
Context:
- Fasting is a popular weight reduction strategy.
- Limited long-term data exists on fasting's efficacy.
- Concerns regarding repeated weight cycling are growing.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the long-term effects of fasting on body weight.
- To investigate the consequences of repeated weight loss and regain.
Summary:
- Evidence suggests repeated fasting cycles lead to increased body weight over time.
- Weight cycling associated with fasting may increase waist/hip ratio.
- Metabolic efficiency and fat preference can be altered by fasting.
Impact:
- Fasting may establish a vicious cycle of weight gain.
- This cycle presents challenges for sustainable weight management.
- Understanding these effects is crucial for clinical practice and public health.