Impact of Intermittent Fasting on Lipid Profile–A Quasi-Randomized Clinical Trial

This study concludes that the restriction of food intake for ∼12-h/day for 3 days/week leads to weight reduction and improvement in lipid profile, particularly HDL, which can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Read full report.

Background

Sub-optimal HDL is a prognostic marker of cardiovascular disease. South Asia has a high prevalence of sub-optimal HDL compared to other parts of the world. Intermittent fasting (IF) is a type of energy restriction which may improve serum HDL and other lipids thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Study's Objective

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of IF on lipid profile and HDL-cholesterol in a sample of South Asian adults.

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What is Intermittent Fasting?

Intermittent Fasting is an eating modality where one switches between periods of eating and fasting. Most popular type of fasting is 16:8, were you eat during an 8-hour window and fast for the remaining 16 hours of the day, everyday.

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Luis M. Serrano

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