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Monday, 29 April 2019

The potential health benefits of intermittent fasting

The potential health benefits of intermittent fasting: In fact, when undertaken properly, the process of intermittent fasting (or fasting for periods of 12-16 hours) can result in a variety of benefits including weight loss, decreased risk of chronic illnesses, and improved brain health, according to Medical News Today. Fasting can lower insulin levels, causing the body to break down glucose stores and, in turn, help you burn fat. Because being overweight is a massive risk factor for type 2 diabetes, weight loss can reduce a person’s risk of contracting this chronic illness. But again, this is only the case if you are consuming food that allows your blood sugar levels to remain steady. Finally, one study on intermittent fasting in mice showed that it can result in better memory function, meaning it could actually be a way to stay sharp, particularly as you get older.

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