Wikipedia: Intermittent fasting

Survey article on fasting windows, popular regimens (16:8, 5:2), and research themes—useful vocabulary and history, not a primary evidence source.

Scope

Covers definitions, animal and human trial citations, and common misconceptions about time-restricted eating.

Pair with this database

Use the attached PubMed systematic reviews on the fasting protocol pages for pooled estimates; treat Wikipedia numbers as unverified until you open the cited paper.

Outcomes

metabolic-health
Tertiary overview only; metabolic outcomes must come from primary or review literature linked on protocol pages

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