Is Intermittent Fasting Healthy? | New Sun Cookies

September 5, 2013

Is Intermittent Fasting Healthy? Posted By: admin calories, diets, fasting Intermittent fasting has experienced growing popularity with dieters, and there is some research to back up dieters’ claims.According to researchers at the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California, limited periods on a starvation diet can reduce the activity of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1, more commonly referred to as IGF-1. This important hormone governs the activity rate of cells within the body and is activated by caloric intake. Periods of fasting or extremely limited food intake can allow the systems that produce IGF-1 to reduce activity or shut down temporarily, creating an added boost for your metabolism when regular eating habits resume. You may enjoy increased fat burning power for an extended period after the end of the fast.Different fasting styles for different needsIn some cases, the most effective way to reduce the load on IGF-1 production within the body is a starvation diet for a few weeks.

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