A Literature Review On Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting has been instructed in the Bible as an implied part of daily living. This paper has reviewed the physical benefits of intermittent fasting. In healthy test subjects, it has led to higher levels of autophagy, gut health, and lifespan. In non-healthy test subjects, it has proven beneficial in cancer treatment, as well as in protection against and/or attenuation of the effects of neurodegeneration, metabolic disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. The possible mechanisms underlying these benefits have been discussed in this review

Intermittent Fasting as Adjuvant to Topical Therapy in the Management of Mild to Moderate Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition with no known cure. Intermittent fasting involves limiting caloric intake to designated time periods and decreases markers of systemic inflammation, but the clinical efficacy of intermittent fasting for patients with psoriasis remains unclear. We propose a randomized controlled clinical trial to investigate the clinical impact of adjunctive intermittent fasting on plaque psoriasis. Patients with mild to moderate plaque psoriasis will be managed with topical calcipotriene/betamethasone dipropionate cream and randomized to either practice daily intermittent fasting with an 8-hour eating window or practice a diet without time restriction. We hypothesize that patients engaging in intermittent fasting as an adjunct to calcipotriene/betamethasone dipropionate will exhibit a significant reduction in psoriasis severity compared to those managed with calcipotriene/betamethasone dipropionate alone. This study aims to address the need for evidence-based recommendations for patients considering intermittent fasting in the management of their mild to moderate psoriasis

The Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Weight Loss, Mood and Energy Level

Between increases in sedentary lifestyles and poor eating choices, America has been fighting the obesity epidemic for decades. Increased advertising convinces consumers that they need to eat more than they do, but intermittent fasting may be the solution to the obesity issue. Intermittent fasting has become a new method for losing weight. It is not a diet meaning it does not dictate what is eaten, but rather dictates what times of the day eating is allowed. Previous research has examined how intermittent fasting can impact weight loss in participants, but none have examined intermittent fasting specifically on college-age students. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of intermittent fasting on weight loss, mood and overall energy levels in college students. Participants will be randomly assigned to a control group, intermittent fasting with a 8 hour window and intermittent fasting with a 12 hour window. The participants will fill out daily questionnaires to track mood and energy levels throughout the experiment. Results will be presented at the Stander Symposium. The results from this study will contribute to the continuous discussion about healthy ways to lose weight as well as focusing on a population that has limited control over what they eat.https://ecommons.udayton.edu/stander_posters/2537/thumbnail.jp

Breakfast may not be the most important meal of the day: The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Exercise, and Muscle Growth

This thesis was devoted to dispelling some of the controversy associated with intermittent fasting and reveal just how beneficial the practice of intermittent fasting can be in terms of improving one’s health, and its revolution on the traditional bodybuilding process

Intermittent Fasting & Time-Restricted Feeding

Overview about intermittent fasting & time-restricted feeding. Objectives: -Define intermittent fasting (IF) -Define time-restricted feeding (TRF) -Learn about the different forms of IF & TRF -Understand the benefits, risks, current research with IF & TR

Intermittent fasting and reduction of cardiovascular disease risk

Background: Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Intermittent fasting is a unique intervention that is beginning to be studied more extensively for weight loss, positive alterations in serum lipid profile, and improvement of insulin resistance which are all modifiable risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease. Purpose: The research question at the center of this literature review is: does the addition of intermittent fasting reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease? The reduction of cardiovascular disease was studied through alterations in weight, cholesterol, and diabetic labs. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted using academic search premier ultimate and pubmed using the search terms intermittent fasting, time restricted feeding, weight loss, lipid profile, diabetes, and insulin resistance. Inclusion criteria were primary studies that were published within the last 5 years. Exclusion criteria were review articles and primary studies published prior to 2017. Conclusions: Intermittent fasting may aid in reductions of modifiable risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease including body weight, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance. More research consisting of large, randomized controlled trials is necessary to reproduce the results to incorporate intermittent fasting into medical guidelines

Intermittent fasting:a dietary intervention for prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular disease?

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

PENGARUH PUASA INTERMITEN DIURAL (PID)TERHADAP MEDIATOR PRO INFLAMASI; Literature Review

Diural Intermittent Fasting is a fasting activity that is believed to have various benefits such as having an effect on the pro-inflammatory substances interleukin and TNF. The aim of the research is to determine the effect of intermittent diural fasting on pro-inflammatory mediators using a literature review. The literature review was carried out by searching the electronic databases CINAHL, Proquest, Google Scholar, and Science Direct from 2012 to 2023. Key words used included Diural Intermittent Fasting, Proinflammatory. 122 articles were obtained, 44 articles were reviewed and only 6 articles met the criteria. Diural intermittent fasting has an effect on regulating blood sugar levels which will have an effect on inflammation

Benefits of Intermittent Fasting: A Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials

Background: Daily calorie restriction regimens are still the most common diet strategies implemented for weight loss. [2,3] In the recent years, intermittent fasting (IMF) has gained popularity among some of the easier diets to follow.[4] Objective: The objective of this study is to use the available data on short- and long-term effects of intermittent fasting, either by time restricted feeding or alternate day fasting and help healthcare providers decide on which patients should be recommended IMF as a dietary option. Study design: Searched Google Scholar, CINAHL, PubMed and Cochrane databases for evidence-based literature on intermittent fasting. Included studies: non-religious intermittent fasting for the purpose of health benefits. Excluded studies: intermittent fasting for religious reasons. Outcomes measured include systolic BP, weight loss, insulin resistance, LDL, HDL, total cholesterol, triglycerides and inflammatory markers. Targeted audience: healthcare providers. Results: Results from adult human randomized controlled trials show individuals who did short term IMF had a drop in SBP by 9.67 ± 1mmHg (p Conclusion: According to these findings, even a 5-10-week period of IMF can reduce systolic blood pressure levels, total lipid profile and inflammatory markers. Short term IMF can also increase insulin resistance making it favorable among prediabetic and diabetic individuals. Three months or greater of consecutively fasting can reduce systolic blood pressure levels, total lipid profile and inflammatory markers at a steady state. The most effective way of losing weight in overweight populations is to incorporate IMF with exercise as the health benefits are greater (increase HDL levels). IMF long term stabilizes cardiac risk factors (lipids, BP) while further decreasing HA1c levels and weight loss. Even though intermittent fasting might not be ideal for everyone and further research must be done on risks vs benefits for an individual patient, IMF is an ideal dietary option that should be recommended by healthcare providers for men and women who are of normal weight, overweight or have type II diabetes mellitus and are interested in lowering their insulin resistance, lipid profile, and cardiovascular risk. Keywords: Intermittent fasting, diet, healthcare providers, time restricted feeding, cardiovascular risk, obesit

The Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Abstract Background: The practice of voluntarily abstaining from food has traditionally been seen as a religious observance. However, as the nation’s prevalence of obesity continues to rise along with diabetes and cardiovascular disease, the concept of fasting has recently gained momentum as a means of achieving weight control. Intermittent fasting (IF) as a weight control protocol has become a popular intervention in weight control. Objective: The purpose of this literature review was to examine the health benefits of intermittent fasting. Methods: A computerized online search was utilized to populate research articles. Databases used included PubMed, CINAHL, & PsychInfo, using a combination of the following keywords/phrases: intermittent fasting, alternate day fasting, intermittent energy restriction, and obesity interventions. Studies included in the integrative literature review were randomized clinical trials of IF protocol intervention on obese subjects. Results: After a review of the literature obese subjects were found to have decreases in body weight, improved cholesterol and increased insulin sensitivity. Conclusion: The findings suggest that IF protocols can help achieve weight control. However, further research will need to be conducted to explore the long term effects of IF. Keywords: intermittent fasting, alternate day fasting, intermittent energy restriction, obesit