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intermittent fasting

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Also known as IF

a diet that cycles between a period of fasting and non-fasting

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Instance of
diet
Subclass of
fasting
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has characteristic
intermittency
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Encyclopedic overview

Intermittent fasting (IF) is any of various meal timing schedules that cycle between voluntary fasting (or reduced calorie intake) and non-fasting over a given period. Methods of intermittent fasting include alternate-day fasting, periodic fasting, such as the 5:2 diet, and daily time-restricted eating.

Intermittent fasting has been studied to find whether it can reduce the risk of diet-related diseases, such as metabolic syndrome. It may improve several health outcomes in overweight or obese adults; its effect on lowering blood pressure appears to be less pronounced than that of continuous energy restriction. There is preliminary evidence that intermittent fasting is generally safe.

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