Advantages and disadvantages of intermittent fasting
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April 22, 2019
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Fasting is something that is closely associated with our culture. Many of us or at least our previous generation has observed several fasting days every month. Research is suggesting that fasting – abstaining or reducing food and drink intake periodically could be good to our health. Research shows that intermittent fasting can have several beneficial effects to health.
- Detox: Intermittent fasting can detoxify our body
- Fat burning: Fasting burns body fat and is also known to reduce cholesterol levels
- Feel good: Higher levels of feel good hormones or endorphins are produced in our body during fasting
- Immunity: Fasting can regenerate immune system
There are negative aspects to fasting as well. Some may feel dehydrated, and some may develop headache, heart burn and difficulty in falling asleep.
Is fasting for everyone? No, for example, if you are diabetic or heart disease patient, you should avoid fasting. If you are tired or debilitated, better to avoid fasting. In these situations, blood glucose and electrolyte levels may fall rapidly, which could be dangerous.
Intermittent fasting is good. Talk to your doctor and go ahead with fasting.
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Disclaimer: Don’t follow any suggestions in this article without consulting a qualified doctor
References:
1. Fasting: health benefits and risks. Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/295914.php
2. Not so fast: Pros and cons of the newest diet trend. Harvard Medical School. https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/not-so-fast-pros-and-cons-of-the-newest-diet-trend