7 intermittent fasting benefits you probably didn't know about

By hindustantimes.com | Written by Chayanika Das

Updated On Oct 05, 2021 03:42 pm IST

Many people all over the world have adopted intermittent fasting over other methods of weight loss and improving lifestyle. Few most popular intermittent fastings are 16:8 method, 5:2 diet, the warrior diet, eat stop eat, alternate-day-fasting.

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Intermittent fasting cannot be described as 'diet.' It is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. It is not all about weight loss. Here are a few benefits of intermittent fasting you probably didn't know about.(Unsplash)

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Intermittent fasting cannot be described as 'diet.' It is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. It is not all about weight loss. Here are a few benefits of intermittent fasting you probably didn't know about.(Unsplash)

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Lowers risk of type 2 diabetes: Studies suggest that intermittent fasting reduces blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It improves survival rates and protects against diabetic retinopathy.(Unsplash)

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Lowers risk of type 2 diabetes: Studies suggest that intermittent fasting reduces blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It improves survival rates and protects against diabetic retinopathy.(Unsplash)

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May benefit the heart: Intermittent fasting may improve blood sugar levels, blood pressure, blood triglycerides and other heart-related problems.(Unsplash)

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May benefit the heart: Intermittent fasting may improve blood sugar levels, blood pressure, blood triglycerides and other heart-related problems.(Unsplash)

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Benefits your brain: Fasting increases a brain hormone called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) which may help depression and other brain problems.(Unsplash)

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Benefits your brain: Fasting increases a brain hormone called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) which may help depression and other brain problems.(Unsplash)

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Lose weight: The first thing one can think about when they hear about intermittent fasting is weight loss. People who are trying to lose weight follow the 16:8 method where you eat during the 16-hour window and fast during the 8-hour window.(Unsplash)

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Lose weight: The first thing one can think about when they hear about intermittent fasting is weight loss. People who are trying to lose weight follow the 16:8 method where you eat during the 16-hour window and fast during the 8-hour window.(Unsplash)

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May help prevent cancer: Several studies suggest that fasting has various beneficial effects on metabolism that may reduce the risk of cancer.(Unsplash)

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May help prevent cancer: Several studies suggest that fasting has various beneficial effects on metabolism that may reduce the risk of cancer.(Unsplash)

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Reduce oxidative stress and inflammation: Several studies show that intermittent fasting reduces markers of oxidative stress (an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in the body) and improve clinical findings.(Unsplash)

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Reduce oxidative stress and inflammation: Several studies show that intermittent fasting reduces markers of oxidative stress (an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in the body) and improve clinical findings.(Unsplash)

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Cell repair: Intermittent fasting may induce autophagy, which is a self-digesting mechanism responsible for waste removal.(Unsplash)

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Cell repair: Intermittent fasting may induce autophagy, which is a self-digesting mechanism responsible for waste removal.(Unsplash)

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