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
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
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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.