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Suneeta Sunny

Expert Insights On Intermittent Fasting: Know Health Benefits, Potential Side Effects

Intermittent fasting is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women, underweight people, individuals with a history of eating disorders, those who have experienced low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), and those diagnosed with end-stage liver disease. (Credit: pixabay/ Bellahu123)

Intermittent fasting has become a popular weight loss strategy in recent years. Many studies claim that this eating pattern not only helps shed pounds but also improves metabolism and heart health. Discover insights from an expert about the fasting diet, its potential health benefits and possible side effects.

Intermittent fasting involves alternative periods of fasting and eating. A commonly followed method is time-restricted eating, where individuals follow the 16/8 method (fasting for 16 hours and then eating during an eight-hour window), or the 14/10 method (14-hour fast followed by a 10-hour eating window). There are also other approaches like alternate-day fasting, twice-a-week fasting and a once-a-week 24-hour fast.

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