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People with metabolic syndrome who follow intermittent fasting see a tiny but real drop in their triglyceride levels, which means their body is handling fat better.

Scientific Claim

Intermittent fasting reduces triglycerides by 0.04 mmol/L in adults with metabolic syndrome over interventions averaging 3 months, indicating a small but statistically significant improvement in fat metabolism.

Original Statement

“triglyceride level by 0.04 mmol/L (95% CIs: −0.15; −0.07)”

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Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

definitive

Can make definitive causal claims

Assessment Explanation

The effect is statistically significant and derived from RCTs. The claim accurately reflects the reported effect size and direction.

Evidence from Studies

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Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
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This study found that people with metabolic syndrome who tried intermittent fasting lowered their triglycerides by exactly 0.04 mmol/L — a small but real improvement — which matches the claim perfectly.

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Source Study

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Score: 39
DOI: 10.1155/2022/6999907

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