Is intermittent fasting effective for weight loss?
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Endocrinology · Banner University Medical Center
Intermittent fasting is a weight loss strategy that cycles between periods of unrestricted eating and brief periods of fasting, with either no food or significant calorie reduction. A wide range of intermittent fasting strategies (e.g. alternate-day fasting and time-restricted daily eating), have be...
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Endocrinology · Tidelands Health Endocrinology
It is not for a significant weight loss. It does help improve energy levels allowing cellular processes to work better after a fasting window of 12-14 hours. It may also improve blood sugars especially if your last meal is before 6-7 pm. Metabolic parameters will improve. Overall, several beneficial...