Studies on the effectiveness of various weight loss methods
Weight loss studies
Successful and sustainable weight loss through alternating fasting, Ayurveda, yoga & co: Find out what scientific studies have shown really helps.
Weight loss methods scientifically tested: An overview
Obesity is a growing global health crisis that can severely affect personal wellbeing and health. Increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and joint problems are just some of the many consequences that obesity can have in the long term. Choosing a suitable weight loss method is fundamental to achieving healthy and sustainable weight loss .
To give you some guidance, we have compiled important findings from research on the subject of weight loss in this collection of studies, which show which weight loss methods are actually effective. For example, one study investigates the influence of fasting on weight and heart health, while others look at the effect of Ayurveda and yoga on obesity. Another study showed significant results in the treatment of obesity with the combination of yoga and dietary changes.
These and other studies collected here prove that both traditional approaches such as Ayurveda and yoga as well as modern therapies and fasting offer scientifically sound ways to successfully reduce weight .
Overweight / obesity
Shirley Telles et al.
December 2009
Study shows that one-week yoga therapy lowers BMI and improves stability, but carries risks due to falling HDL cholesterol.
Overweight / obesity
Jennifer Rioux et al.
January 2014
A pilot study showed that an Ayurvedic and yoga-based program is suitable for weight loss.
Overweight / obesity
Jennifer Rioux, Amy Howerter
March 2019
A study shows that the combination of Ayurveda and yoga is a promising, cost-effective method for weight loss.
Heart / Circulatory system
Intermittent fasting
Krista A Varady et al.
November 2013
A 12-week study shows that alternate-day fasting (ADF) reduces weight and lowers the risk of heart disease.
Overweight / obesity
Jessica L Unick et al.
April 2023
One study showed that a 12-week yoga intervention reduced eating disorders, stress and anxiety in women who were overweight.
Overweight / obesity
George Binh Lenon et al.
January 2012
A Chinese-Australian study shows that the Chinese herbal medicine RCM-104 is safe and effective for obesity.
Diabetes
Lose weight
Overweight / obesity
David J. Jenkins et al.
February 2023
The study shows that a low-carbohydrate vegan diet reduces weight and improves blood sugar and blood pressure.
Intermittent fasting
Lose weight
Overweight / obesity
Stephen Keenan et al.
July 2022
The study shows that intermittent fasting effectively improves blood lipid levels, lowers cholesterol and reduces weight.
Lose weight
Overweight / obesity
Yoga (individual)
Vandana Jain et al.
March 2022
The study shows that yoga & dietary changes significantly lower BMI & blood pressure in children.
Lose weight
Overweight / obesity
Hila Zelicha et al.
September 2022
The study shows that the green Mediterranean diet significantly reduces visceral fat tissue in obese people.
Lose weight
Overweight / obesity
TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Junfeng He et al
September 2014
The study shows that acupuncture, both alone and combined with massage, causes significant reductions in body weight & BMI.
Intermittent fasting
Lose weight
Overweight / obesity
Przemysław Domaszewski et al.
February 2023
The study shows: 16:8 intermittent fasting leads to effective weight loss and, in men, also to a reduction in visceral fat.
Lose weight
Overweight / obesity
Michael Ofner et al
January 2013
The study shows that the combination of Salacia reticulata & vitamin D₃ significantly reduces weight and body fat.