Comparing weight loss diets: Which one is most effective?

A retrospective study investigated the effects of three different dietary interventions (calorie-restricted diet, high protein diet, and 5+2 intermittent fasting) on body weight, BMI, body fat, glucose, and lipid metabolism in 135 obese patients in China. The study found that all three dietary interventions had beneficial effects on weight loss and metabolic disorders. Calorie-restricted diet and high protein diet were effective in reducing body weight and body fat, while 5+2 intermittent fasting was more effective in reducing glucose and lipid metabolism. The study suggests that dietary interventions should be adapted to the dietary habits and social culture of specific regions.