The benefits of fasting go far FAR beyond just a weight loss tool. While it can be very beneficial for losing weight, there's more than meet the eyes with this particular "fad."

 

Many claim fasting is merely skipping breakfast, that it's just a weight loss toll, and they're not wrong, but the benefits of fasting really can go far beyond this., so I decided to dig a little deeper.

 

Here's some other benefits I found!

 

1. Can increases Insulin sensitivity and decrease insulin resistance, which increases the utilization of fat as energy

2. Can lower levels of inflammation & oxidative stress

3. It boost Neuronal Autophagy

4. Increases BDNF

5. Increases Catecholamine production

6. Increases Growth Hormone

7.  Leads to more lean mass retention (when losing weight)

 

Sources:

 

Fasting Enhances Growth Hormone Secretion

Augmented Growth Hormone Secretery Brust Frequency

Hormon-Sensitive Lipase

Intermittent Versus Daily Calorie Restricition

Fasting Weight-Loss - Marks Daily Apple Article

Autophagy Benefits

Alternate-Day Fasting in Nonobese Subjects

Short Term Fasting Induces Neuronal Autophagy

Alternate Day Calorie Restriction Improves Clinical Findings and Reduces Markers of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation  

 

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