The 5:2 diet

1 paper2 findings

1 lab in 1 country

Outcomes

2

Subcutaneous adipose tissue

downin humans1

1 study

The 5:2 diet decreases subcutaneous adipose tissue in humans (SMD -0.45).
“Compared with CON, the 5:2 diet (SMD: -0.45) and TRE (SMD: -0.37) led to larger reductions in SAT”
Reviewcompared with controls
Efficacy of Different Modes of Intermittent Fasting for Decreasing Visceral and Subcutaneous Fat in Adults With Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis
Nutrition reviews6 May 2026

Visceral adipose tissue

downin humans1

1 study

The 5:2 diet decreases visceral adipose tissue in humans (SMD -0.54).
“Compared with CON, the 5:2 diet (standardized mean difference [SMD]: -0.54) and TRE (SMD: -0.44) led to greater reductions in VAT”
Reviewcompared with controls
Efficacy of Different Modes of Intermittent Fasting for Decreasing Visceral and Subcutaneous Fat in Adults With Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis
Nutrition reviews6 May 2026

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Nutrition Reviews6 May

Efficacy of Different Modes of Intermittent Fasting for Decreasing Visceral and Subcutaneous Fat in Adults With Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis

Meta-analysis of randomised trialsIntermittent fasting