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Weight loss during intermittent fasting, not Mediterranean diet quality alone, is associated with lower inflammation: A randomized controlled trial.
Cell metabolism·October 21, 2026·PMID 42906553
Why it mattersClinicians often recommend Mediterranean diets for anti-inflammatory benefits, but this trial suggests that diet quality alone may not lower CRP over 8 weeks; negative energy balance and weight loss from intermittent fasting appear to be stronger drivers of reduced inflammation.
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