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What is the benefit of interval nutrition.
Intermittent fasting, also known as interval nutrition, can have a variety of effects on the body. It’s not just limited calorie intake. Periodic fasting changes hormones and biochemical processes in the body so that fat reserves are used in the best way.
What happens in the body during the interval type of nutrition?
- Insulin sensitivity improves, especially in combination with exercise. This is very important for people trying to lose weight.
- The secretion of HGH (somatotropin – growth hormone) increases, which accelerates protein synthesis and makes fats an available source of energy. Simply put, it means you burn fat faster and build muscle.
- Sensitivity to the “hormones of hunger and satiety” – ghrelin and leptin – improves, which is especially important for people with leptin resistance. Regular cycles of fasting and eating can help adapt metabolism and hormonal balance.
- Autophagy is activated – a process as a result of which cells are cleaned of damaged or outdated structures, due to which their renewal and regeneration takes place. This can help maintain cell health and prevent various diseases.
- Improves Cardiometabolic Health: Studies show that interval feeding can help lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and inflammation.
- Positive effect on the brain: improvement of cognitive functions and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and others.
Regardless of the potential benefits of intermittent fasting, it іs important to note that each person’s response may be different, and not everyone will respond the same way. But, if health allows, there is no reason not to try. However, some people should be careful with such a diet and consult a doctor before starting.
Intermittent feeding should be avoided by people with the following diseases:
- type 1 diabetes and some other metabolic disorders,
- cardiovascular diseases,
- cancer.
This type of nutrition is also not suitable for:
- children
- pregnant women
- lactating women
- elderly people
- anyone with a history of eating disorders