> It "works" exactly like calorie restriction[;] there's no magic to IF. This phrasing is too easily misinterpreted. Saying "works" leaves ambiguity between o

> It "works" exactly like calorie restriction[;] there's no magic to IF. This phrasing is too easily misinterpreted. Saying "works" leaves ambiguity between outcomes (i.e. weight loss results) and processes (i.e. metabolic mechanisms and changes). If you said "IF showed similar results as CR in treating obesity" that is consistent with the paper. Second, saying "exactly like" in the context of statistics is an effective way to invite criticism (and not the constructive kind). From the key points on the front page: > The heterogeneity in the current evidence limits > comparison of IF to other weight-loss strategies. > Intermittent fasting shows promise as a primary care > intervention for obesity, but little is known about > long-term sustainability and health effects. > Longer-duration studies are needed to understand > how IF might contribute to effective weight-loss > strategies.