Intermittent fasting, a popular dieting technique embraced by many, is being called into question after a recent study suggests that an 8-hour time-restricted eating pattern is linked to a higher risk of death from heart disease.
The intermittent fasting technique involves alternating cycles of fasting and eating, with time-restricted eating being one frequently practiced approach. This eating pattern includes methods such as the 16/8 technique (fasting for 16 hours and eating within an eight-hour window) or the 14/10 method (a 14-hour fast followed by a 10-hour eating period). Additionally, there are other techniques, such as alternate-day fasting, twice-weekly fasting, and a once-weekly 24-hour fast.
