10 Frequently Asked Questions About Intermittent Fasting

8. Are There Other Benefits From IF?

Along with weight reduction and insulin resistance, IF has had benefits proven in studies:

Inflammation

Studies have shown that IF reduces inflammation, a known component of many health conditions and diseases.

Heart

Studies have shown that IF decreases LDL or bad cholesterol, triglycerides, inflammation, improves blood pressure, blood sugar levels and insulin resistance, all of which are identifiers in many diseases of the heart.

Sleep

Studies have proven that eating in the daytime and sleeping at night improves the circadian rhythm which means deep sleep.

Cancer

Studies done on animals have shown that IF might prevent some cancers and limit the growth of tumors.

Aging

Studies done on rats have shown that IF curtails the signs of aging.

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