Abstract
Intermittent fasting, in which individuals fast on consecutive or alternate days, has been reported to facilitate weight loss and improve cardiovascular risk. This review evaluates the various approaches to intermittent fasting and examines the advantages and limitations for use of this approach in the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 68-72 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | British Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2013 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- diet
- weight loss
- type 2 diabetes
- obesity
- intermittent fasting
- fasting
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