Fasting pioneer’s regimen under scrutiny: how the 5:2 reshaped weight loss and diabetes talks
A major review finds intermittent fasting is not superior to conventional calorie restriction for weight loss, yet the piece highlights the real-world impact of the 5:2 regimen, its origins with Dr. Michael Mosley, its potential to reverse type 2 diabetes, and why many people find fasting more doable than daily calorie cutting.