Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
I think I missed seeing any studies and research among your posts. By those two words, I mean research papers published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. You know, equivalent to the studies I've posted in this thread. Since as you say, there are zillions of studies out there, it shouldn't be too hard for you to find and post studies that support your contentions that IF:
Actually, it is. I don't keep a database of all the material I go through daily. In addition, I'm not selling anything here, so its of no loss to me if you choose not to believe it. Nevertheless, if you ask a question, I'll try and provide whatever material I can.
Just keep in mind I didn't invent the concept, so don't shoot the messenger. If you disagree, focus on the author. I do learn from these sites, but this presents my opportunity to give something back. At least to the limit of what I've leaned. This thread is also my attempt to learn more. So some ulterior motive too
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1) will "achieve improved exercise efficiency and nutritional benefit from whatever diet and training routine you choose "
2) "places the body in a higher bio-active state for maximum nutritional uptake, and exercise recuperation"
3) "I choose to use IF, predominantly as an anaerobic training tool" (studies to back up that this works, i.e. IF improves anaerobic performance)
4) "increased muscle hypertrophy"
Yep, but as a cyclist you should recognize the amount of difference between Ultegra and Dura Ace.
"Also, some people are anomalies, but that's not science. There's not necessarily a right or wrong, but it has to be something that works for the majority, and is repeatable under similar circumstances to be valid." Since you admit that, there must be RCTs which support your contentions.
You can find that assertion in many of my post. But studies are sometimes like statistic: they can say what you want them to say. In addition, many just provide data and you have to interpret what that data means and how (or if) it even applies to you. See below.
Originally Posted by
Seattle Forrest
I realist. I was just noticing that your post about the incredible magic of IF was both very promising but also quite vague at the same time. It was really dense with pseudo-science language.
That's intentional: writing 101 cater to your audience. Not everyone here wants to read some long, boring study filled with technical gobbledygook. People that are truly interested either research answers for themselves or ask for more details.
I do my best to summarize and put things into more widely understood terms. If I'm doing it wrong, then I can learn something. The idea is to leave more knowledgeable than when we came in. Which is, I hope, everyone's goal.
I don't doubt that there's something there in IF for a lot of people, but some of the hype surrounding it ...
That's a good perspective to have. That means you have a cautious but open mind. I'm the same way. I figured IF has been around for a very long time. Even if it doesn't work for everyone, it has to be more than just broscience.