Health
Untold Benefits Of Fasting
Though fasting may not be suitable for everyone, it does have the potential to provide several health benefits. Here are six health benefits of fasting you may know.
Improves blood sugar control
Research suggests that fasting can improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes and those at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Fights inflammations
Fasting also appears to reduce overall levels of chronic inflammation. This, in turn, boosts immune system function and helps lower the risk of developing certain chronic diseases.
Helps Promote weight loss
Intermittent fasting allows the body to consume fewer calories, burn fat stores for energy, and potentially influence hunger hormones to boost feelings of fullness.
May help in cancer prevention
Another of the benefits of fasting is that it may lead to weight loss and improved metabolic function. This in turn may help lower the risk of developing diseases like diabetes and certain types of cancer.
Lifespan extension
Some health professionals have preliminarily linked fasting methods to positive impacts on lifespan and the length of time that a person maintains good health throughout their lifetime.
Boost heart health
Studies indicate found that fasting on alternate days brings the benefits of lower total cholesterol levels and certain heart disease risk factors in people with excess weight.
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