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Intermittent fasting and human metabolic health

Comprehensive review of human studies on intermittent fasting, demonstrating improvements in insulin sensitivity, lipid profiles, and inflammatory markers.

Metabolic Benefits

  • Fasting insulin reduction: 20-31%
  • LDL cholesterol reduction: 5-15%
  • CRP reduction: 5-40%

Time-Restricted Eating

8-10 hour eating windows show most consistent benefits in human trials.

Outcomes

  • Fasting Insulin
    -25.5
  • Systolic Blood Pressure
    -2.8
    mmHg (Millimetres of Mercury)
  • C-Reactive Protein
    -22.5
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