Intermittent fasting (IF) cycles between periods of eating and fasting. The most common protocols are 16:8 (fast 16 hours, eat within 8-hour window), 18:6, and 5:2 (two 500-600 kcal "fast days" per week). Benefits include improved insulin sensitivity, metabolic flexibility, and appetite regulation.
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A 2022 NEJM review found time-restricted eating reduced HbA1c by 0.91% in type 2 diabetes — comparable to some medications — without calorie counting.
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