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Optimal dosage of exercise combined with intermittent fasting for body composition and cardiometabolic health in adults: a systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis.
Frontiers in nutrition·January 1, 2026·PMID 41883415
Why it mattersPain specialists often manage patients with obesity and metabolic dysfunction, which can exacerbate chronic pain. This review provides evidence-based guidance on combining exercise with intermittent fasting to improve body composition and cardiometabolic health without sacrificing lean mass, potentially aiding in comprehensive pain management strategies.
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