Research has found intermittent fasting results in weight loss, but is it any better than traditional calorie counting? Intermittent fasting also claims to help lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure and protect against heart disease and diabetes. The scienceResearch has found intermittent fasting does result in weight loss. Late last year the largest study to date on intermittent fasting was conducted by scientists from the German Cancer Research Centre and Heidelberg University Hospital. However, lead scientist Tilman Kuhn noted for some participants intermittent fasting seemed to be easier than counting calories.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 05, 2019 14:26 UTC