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  • Alzheimer Disease
  • Disease Resistance
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Intermittent Fasting
  • Parkinson Disease

Intermittent Fasting: Evidence-Based Approaches to Optimized Health and Disease Resistance, Second Edition

Though fasting has been practiced for religious or medical reasons for millennia, regular periods of involuntary food scarcity are deeply rooted in human evolution. Remarkably, humans respond to the periodic shortage of food via mechanisms that increase cellular protection and resistance to injury and disease.1,2 A growing body of fascinating and robust evidence from animal studies, along with several human intervention trials, supports the practice of intermittent fasting (IF) during adult life as a simple, effective strategy to improve health, reduce the risk of many chronic diseases, and increase longevity.2-5 Intermittent fasting is associated with weight loss and reduced body fat, as well as improvements in many indicators of cardiometabolic health, including greater insulin sensitivity, lower heart rate and blood pressure, and reduced inflammation.1, 2 Most people who practice IF report that it is easier than continuous calorie restriction (dieting).337 Intermittent fasting also enhances cognitive function and holds promise in the treatment and prevention of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer s and Parkinson s disease.1, 6 Finally, encouraging results from clinical trials indicate that IF may be valuable in the prevention and treatment of cancer.2, 3, 6 Intermittent fasting has several different versions, including alternate day fasting (alternating fasting days with eating days), time-restricted feeding (e.g., fasting for 16 hours with an 8-hour eating window), and periodic fasting (lasting several days or longer). However, it is not known which IF version is most effective, whether different variations of IF result in different outcomes, who would benefit the most from IF, and whether the health benefits of IF are sustained long-term. Also, IF may have some potential contraindications and adverse effects. Therefore, despite compelling preclinical research, large-scale randomized clinical trials are needed to resolve these questions before healthcare professionals can recommend IF as part of standard practice.4, 7, 8 Nevertheless, IF is growing in popularity as evidenced by numerous fasting-related books and websites. As interest in IF spreads, people will be looking for direction, particularly concerning the potential benefits of IF in weight management. RDNs and NDTRs need to take a leading role in providing proper guidance and advice to clients that wish to try IF. They must stay be up-to-date on the latest intriguing developm

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  • $162.95
  • Released
    May 18, 2024
  • Last day to claim credit
    May 18, 2027 7 months left

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