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Possible Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

A research review found that intermittent fasting may provide benefits similar to reducing calories every day. These possible benefits include:

Body-Weight Control

Intermittent fasting may help reduce body weight, partly by lowering overall calorie intake.

Blood Sugar Regulation

It may improve how the body controls blood sugar and responds to insulin.

Cholesterol and Inflammation

It may improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels and may help reduce inflammation.

Many of these benefits appear to be connected to weight loss. Results can vary, and more long-term research is still needed.

Maintaining Muscle and Bone Health

Some participants in intermittent-fasting studies experienced reductions in lean body mass or bone density. The researchers emphasized careful monitoring, eating enough protein, and including resistance exercise to help maintain muscle and bone health.

Reference

Song, D. K., and Kim, Y. W. “Beneficial Effects of Intermittent Fasting: A Narrative Review.” Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science, vol. 40, no. 1, 2023, pp. 4–11.

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