CAN INTERMITTENT FASTING SLOW PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AGING IN HUMANS?
2024

Can Intermittent Fasting Slow Aging in Humans?

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Author Information

Author(s): Courtney Peterson

Primary Institution: University of Alabama Birmingham

Hypothesis

Does intermittent fasting slow primary and secondary aging in humans?

Conclusion

Intermittent fasting may have beneficial effects on weight loss, cardiometabolic health, and aging in humans.

Supporting Evidence

  • Calorie restriction has been shown to slow aging and increase lifespan in animals.
  • Intermittent fasting has been linked to weight loss and reduced chronic disease progression.

Takeaway

Intermittent fasting is like taking breaks from eating, and it might help us live longer and healthier.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0580

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