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Intermittent fasting

Also known as: time-restricted eating, IF, TRE

SStrong Evidence89/100136 studies referenced

Restricting eating to an 8-10 hour window. Benefits for autophagy, insulin sensitivity, and body composition.

Duration

N/A

Frequency

Daily

Equipment

None

How to do it

  1. 1Choose an eating window (e.g., 12pm-8pm)
  2. 2Only water, black coffee, or plain tea outside the window
  3. 3Start with 12-hour window and gradually narrow
  4. 4Don't restrict calories — just the timing

Safety notes

Not recommended for pregnant women, those with eating disorders, or underweight individuals.

Studies on Intermittent fasting (136)

Questions about Intermittent fasting

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