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Ep. 2. 10 Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
1. Changes the function of hormones, cells, and genes
2. Can help you lose weight and visceral fat (the fat around your organs that causes the belly fat)-Intermittent fasting helps you eat fewer calories while slightly boosting your metabolism.
3. Can reduce insulin resistance, lowering your risk for type 2 diabetes.
4. Can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in your body.
Studies suggest that intermittent fasting can reduce oxidative damage and inflammation in your body, leading to benefits related to aging and the development of numerous diseases.
5. May be beneficial for heart health
Heart disease is currently one of the world’s top cause of death!
Various health markers, known as risk factors, are associated with either an increased or decreased risk of heart disease.
Intermittent fasting has been shownTrusted Source to improve several risk factors for heart disease, including:
6. Induces various cellular repair processes
When you fast, the cells in your body start a cellular waste removal process called autophagy. My favorite benefit! I call this part the fountain of youth!
7. May help prevent cancer
Cancer involves uncontrolled growth of cells.
Fasting has been shown to have several beneficial effects on metabolism that may lead to reduced risk of cancer.
There’s also some evidence that fasting may reduce the side effects of chemotherapy in some cases.
8. Has benefits for your brain
What’s good for your body is often good for your brain as well.
Intermittent fasting improves various metabolic features known to be important for brain health.
Animal research has shown that intermittent fasting may increase the growth of new nerve cells, which could have benefits for brain function. This includes depression and brain damage from strokes.
9. May help prevent Alzheimer’s disease+
Alzheimer’s disease is the world’s most common neurodegenerative disease.
There’s currently no cure for Alzheimer’s, so preventing it from developing in the first place is critical.
10. May help you live longer
