Intermittent fasting is any of various meal timing schedules that cycle between voluntary fasting (or reduced calorie intake) and non-fasting over a given period.1(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermittent_fasting#cite_note-NEJM2019-1)[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermittent_fasting#cite_note-Patterson2015-2) Methods of intermittent fasting include alternate-day fasting,3(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermittent_fasting#cite_note-3) periodic fasting, such as the 5:2 diet, and daily time-restricted eating.1(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermittent_fasting#cite_note-NEJM2019-1)[[4]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermittent_fasting#cite_note-Tinsley2015-4)
The Big IF Study What Did We Find
140.000 participants, 37.000 finished research
Results:
- Energy: 22% Increase
- Mood: 11% Increase
- Hunger: 6% Reduction
- Bloating: 11% Reduction
- Snacking: 1 Less per day
sources:Zoe intermittent fasting study 2024(https://health-study.zoe.com/intermittent-fasting)