Intermittent fasting may have 'profound health benefits'
Published Tuesday 1 May 2018
By Maria Cohut
Fact checked by Jasmin Collier
Intermittent fasting has been gaining popularity among people looking to shed extra kilograms and maintain a healthy weight. Researchers argue that this type of diet may also slow down aging and disease.
Intermittent fasting can help with weight management, but might it also bring other health benefits?
In intermittent fasting, what essentially takes place in the body is that one source of energy — which can facilitate the accumulation of body fat — is switched for another.
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