30 August 2025 : Clinical Research
Intermittent Fasting Among Adults: Patterns, Prevalence, and Health Benefits
Mashael Alsufyani
BCDEG 1, Alya Alghamdi ABCFG 1, Fatimah M. Fagieha ABCFG 2, Wajid Syed ABCDEFG 3*, Osama Samarkhandi ABCDG 4
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.947580
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e947580
Table 2 Characteristics of intermittent fasting (n=339).
| Characteristics of Intermittent Fasting | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| <2 weeks | 109 | 32.0 |
| 3 weeks | 43 | 12.7 |
| A month or less | 58 | 17.2 |
| <2 months | 51 | 15.1 |
| 3 months and above | 78 | 23.0 |
| 12 hours fasting/12 hours eating | 60 | 17.7 |
| 16 hours of fasting/8 hours of eating | 51 | 15.0 |
| 18 hours of fasting/6 hours of eating | 48 | 14.2 |
| Fasting 2 days a week | 81 | 23.9 |
| Other | 44 | 13.0 |
| Day fasting and day eating | 55 | 16.2 |
| Yes | 159 | 46.9 |
| No | 153 | 45.1 |
| Sometimes I forget to drink enough water | 27 | 8.0 |