Is intermittent fasting right for you?

Still on the fence about intermittent fasting? The University of Michigan recently provided suggestions on what to consider when determining if intermittent fasting is right for you. 

First, a reminder, this is not intended to replace the advice of your healthcare professional. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to medication or your diet. 

The premise behind intermittent fasting is relatively simple, says Michigan Medicine dietitian Sue Ryskamp, who sees patients at U-M’s Frankel Cardiovascular Center.

“When our insulin levels go down far enough and for long enough, as they do during a fasting period, we’re able burn off fat,” she stated. 

Insulin levels drop when a person is not consuming food. During a period of fasting, decreasing insulin levels cause cells to release stored glucose as energy. Repeating this process regularly, as with intermittent fasting, leads to weight loss.

To read the full article, visit the University of Michigan’s health blog. 

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