Intermittent Fasting and Cardiovascular Health

SOURCE www.newsweek.com
Preliminary research suggests that people following a time-restricted eating schedule, like intermittent fasting, with an 8-hour eating window may have a 91% higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease compared to those with a regular eating schedule. This finding goes against previous studies that showed benefits of intermittent fasting on blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol levels.

Key Points

  • Time-restricted eating with an 8-hour eating window may be associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular death.
  • Study analyzed data from over 20,000 adults in the U.S. and found a 91% increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease for those following a 16/8 intermittent fasting diet.
  • More research is needed to understand the long-term health effects of time-restricted eating.

Pros

  • Intermittent fasting has been found to improve blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol levels in previous studies.

Cons

  • Preliminary research suggests that following an 8-hour eating window may increase the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.