How can intermittent fasting aid in losing weight?

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Intermittent fasting means that you do not eat for a period of time each day or week. Some popular approaches to intermittent fasting include:

1. Alternate-day fasting: This involves eating a normal diet one day and either completely fasting or having one small meal (less than 500 calories) the next day.
2. 5:2 fasting: This involves eating a normal diet five days a week and fasting for two days a week.
3. Daily time-restricted fasting: This involves eating normally but only within an eight-hour window each day. For example, skipping breakfast but eating lunch around noon and dinner by 8 p.m.

Losing weight and being physically active helps lower your risk of obesity-related diseases, such as diabetes, sleep apnea, and some types of cancer. For these diseases, intermittent fasting seems to be about as beneficial as any other type of diet that reduces overall calories. Some research suggests that intermittent fasting may be more beneficial than other diets in reducing inflammation and improving conditions associated with inflammation, such as:

1. Alzheimer's disease.
2. Arthritis.
3. Asthma.
4. Multiple sclerosis.
5. Stroke.

Intermittent fasting can have unpleasant side effects, but they usually go away within a month. Side effects may include:

1. Hunger.
2. Fatigue.
3. Insomnia.
4. Nausea.
5. Headaches.

Intermittent fasting is safe for many people, but it is not for everyone. Skipping meals may not be the best way to manage your weight if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have kidney stones, gastroesophageal reflux, diabetes, or other medical problems, talk with your doctor before starting intermittent fasting.

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