Intermittent Fasting and Human Metabolic Health.
Published Aug 1, 2015 · R. Patterson, G. Laughlin, A. LaCroix
Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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Study Snapshot
Key takeawayIntermittent fasting may improve human health by affecting weight, metabolic parameters, and circadian biology, with potential mechanisms linking it to circadian biology, gastrointestinal microbiota, and modifiable lifestyle behaviors.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.