Health
The Economist: Does intermittent fasting work?
It does for weight loss. Its other supposed benefits are debatable.
Key topics
- Intermittent fasting limits food intake to specific time windows for weight loss.
- Mixed results on weight loss, but some studies suggest it improves metabolism.
- Potential health benefits, including increased lifespan and improved metabolic health.
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From The Economist, published under licence. The original article can be found on www.economist.com
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