5 Importance of Intermittent Fasting

Did you know that intermittent fasting has been hitting headlines of late? Why? Because medical research shows that it’s not only what you eat but when you eat that matters to solve weight problems.

“IF” is the easiest weight management method, although it requires a lot of discipline and patience. It has lots of benefits, as we will discuss here.

1. Weight Loss

Most people start intermittent fasting with weight loss as their primary motive. The results are evident within the short-term, and of course, through consistency.

How does it work? When you eat, your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose. The cells, in turn, use it as energy for body functioning or convert it into fat stored for later usage. During IF, insulin levels drop, allowing cells to release the stored glucose in the form of energy. Repeating this process leads to weight loss.

Insulin is a hormone that allows cells to take up glucose. Its resistance can lead to type 2 diabetes, characterized by increased blood sugar. Intermittent fasting encourages insulin levels to fall, which reduces the risk of diabetes and stabilizes blood sugar in diabetic people.

However, dieticians tell diabetic people to be cautious when starting this type of fasting. This is because the type of medication taken can lower blood sugar to life-threatening levels if combined with intermittent fasting.

According to Science Direct, Intermittent fasting helps reduce blood sugar by 3–6 % while insulin reduces to 20–31% over 8–12 weeks.

There is no human study done to determine how intermittent fasting promotes Longevity; However, known benefits for metabolism and health markers show IF can extend your life span.

Obese and overweight individuals are likely to battle life-threatening diseases which reduce their lifespan. Those who have recovered from obesity through IF say they feel lighter and enjoy life more.

Studies on rodents show that IF can extend their lifespan. This is because it builds resistance to diseases related to aging. Fruit flies can also live longer when exposed to repeat fasting

Over the years, intermittent fasting proved to improve various metabolic features known to promote brain health. According to the studies carried out on mice, IF increases the growth of nerve cells which are essential to brain functioning.

Intermittent fasting helps in the reduction of oxidative stress, blood sugar level, insulin resistance, and inflammation. All these result in a healthy brain. There is no research done on the human to determine the relationship between brain health and intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting solves several health problems associated with cancer, like inflammation, obesity, and insulin.

Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern which cycles around 24 hours. There are different patterns, including the famous 16/8 and 5:2.

It simply means you eat at a particular time only, i.e., 8 hours, and restrict yourself for 16 hours. These plans are flexible and straightforward.

Besides reducing weight, you gain a disciplined eating routine that is healthy for Longevity. This practice is simple to adapt-no strain or beating yourself.

Intermittent is not for everyone. You need to consult your doctor if you have an underlying condition. This is because if blood sugar level drops beyond your certain level, it can be life-threatening. Otherwise, for a healthy body structure and body wellness, try out intermittent fasting!

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