Reducing heart disease with a fasting diet

Is it true that sometimes following a fasting diet can reduce the risk of heart disease? Fasting means not eating or drinking for a certain period of time. Some types of fasting improve some of the risk factors associated with heart disease. But researchers are not sure about its cause.

Intermittent fasting is a pattern of eating normally and then not eating for a period of time is Normally you can eat any food you like. The method of intermittent fasting includes:

Alternate day fasting: one day you eat normally and the next day you eat less or not at all.

Eating in limited times: you only eat between certain hours of the day, for example, between 11 am and 7 pm.

Research on intermittent fasting is different. Some studies claim that it lowers LDL cholesterol or bad cholesterol. Intermittent fasting improves the body's response to the hormone insulin. Insulin helps control blood sugar. Balanced blood sugar and cholesterol reduces the risk of weight gain and diabetes, both of which are risk factors for heart disease.

But other studies show that skipping breakfast (a type of intermittent fasting) increases the risk of heart disease. A review of intermittent fasting shows that reports of changes in blood sugar levels and weight are minimal. More research is needed to determine whether regular fasting can reduce the risk of heart disease.

The side effects of intermittent fasting are not known. Some people stated that it causes a mild headache. More studies are needed to detect long-term side effects.

In general, intermittent fasting is not recommended for the following people:

• people with low weight
• with eating disorders
• pregnant and lactating women
• diabetic people People receiving medication
• People with a history of low blood sugar
• People with end-stage liver disease

If you are thinking about intermittent fasting, talk to your health care provider about its benefits. Remember that a heart-protective diet and regular exercise improve heart health.

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