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 3 Health outcomes of intermittent fasting (n=339).
| Variables | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 kg | 39 | 11.5 |
| 3 kg | 56 | 16.5 |
| 3–4.9 kg | 32 | 9.4 |
| 5–9.9 kg | 43 | 12.7 |
| 10–14.9 kg | 43 | 12.7 |
| 15–19.9 kg | 28 | 8.3 |
| I didn’t lose weight | 65 | 19.2 |
| I gained weight | 33 | 9.7 |
| It hasn’t changed | 145 | 42.7 |
| Less | 105 | 31.0 |
| More | 89 | 26.3 |
| Better | 121 | 35.7 |
| Excellent | 77 | 22.7 |
| Hasn’t changed | 67 | 19.8 |
| It’s deteriorated | 74 | 21.8 |
| Less than usual | 114 | 33.6 |
| More than usual | 90 | 26.5 |
| Same amount | 135 | 39.8 |