Health claim

Running on an empty stomach (fasted cardio) does not significantly increase fat loss compared to fed cardio when calories are matched.

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Evidence Summary

Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.

Meta‑analyses show fasted cardio yields similar body‑fat reductions to fed cardio when total energy intake and expenditure are equal.

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Running on an empty stomach (fasted cardio) does not significantly increase fat loss compared to fed cardio when calories are matched. — Evidence Review — MenHealth Digest