Control Blood Sugar
It has been shown through studies that fasting has the ability to improve and control blood sugar. This can be particularly beneficial for those who suffer from or at risk of diabetes. It is particularly intermittent fasting that may provide this benefit. It can also prevent spikes in your blood sugar over time.
Improves Heart Health
Fasting can improve cardiovascular health by reducing blood pressure and lowering cholesterol levels over time. However, it is important to note that fasting only starts to improve heart health after alternate-day fasting for eight weeks or more.
Weight Loss
Fasting is commonly used for weight loss purposes. This is due to the fact you are limiting your calorie intake and therefore this boosts metabolism. This has been proven to be an effective weight loss method that is safe and also comes with many health benefits.
Reducing Cancer Risk
Through studies it has been shown that there is a possibility for fasting to reduce your cancer risk. It has shown that adopting a fasting cycle, can delay the growth of cancer and tumour cells as well as prevent cancer cells from growing or developing.
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