A diet hailed by celebrities and health experts may negatively affect long-term fertility, according to new research.
Intermittent fasting, also known as Time Restricted Eating (TRE) - involves eating in certain time frames throughout the day. By fasting and giving the body a break from digesting food, it turns to stored fat to burn for energy, therefore shedding pounds.
But a new study from the University of East Anglia suggests the eating plan could cause "long-term fertility problems". Researchers say their findings highlight the importance of considering overall health when fasting and not just weight loss.
