intermittent fasting

American  

[in-ter-mit-nt fas-ting] / ˈɪn tər mɪt nt ˈfæs tɪŋ /

noun

1. a pattern of eating that involves regular short periods of fasting, such as by limiting food intake to a certain period of the day or to fewer meals on certain days of the week.

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Etymology

Origin of intermittent fasting

First recorded in 1875–80, in the context of fasting for religious purposes; 2005–10, in a wellness context

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intermittent fasting

And a 2025 review of 99 randomized clinical trials found that intermittent fasting is associated with modest weight loss compared to a normal, unrestricted diet.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Research suggests that intermittent fasting may improve blood-sugar control in people with Type 2 diabetes.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Based on the evidence we have, intermittent fasting isn’t superior to calorie counting for weight loss, and many claims about longevity and health optimization are far ahead of existing research evidence.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Its work includes investigating intermittent fasting as a treatment for obesity and associated health problems, along with studying whether bone markers can help predict cardiovascular risk.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026

After six months, participants in both the intermittent fasting and calorie restricted groups had lost an average of about seven kilograms.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026

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