{"id":50723,"date":"2023-04-24T11:50:46","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T11:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=50723"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"types-of-fasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-fasting\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Types Of Fasting: Their Benefits And Possible Drawbacks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-fasting\/#What_Is_Intermittent_Fasting\" >What Is Intermittent Fasting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-fasting\/#What_Are_The_Different_Types_Of_Intermittent_Fasting\" >What Are The Different Types Of Intermittent Fasting?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-fasting\/#Type1_12-Hour_Fast\" >Type#1 12-Hour Fast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-fasting\/#Type2_A_16_Hours-Fasting\" >Type#2 A 16 Hours-Fasting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-fasting\/#Type_3_Fasting_For_2_Days_A_Week\" >Type #3\u00a0 Fasting For 2 Days A Week<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-fasting\/#Type_4_Alternate-Day_Fasting\" >Type #4. Alternate-Day Fasting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-fasting\/#Type_5_A_Weekly_24-Hour_Fast\" >Type #5. A Weekly 24-Hour Fast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-fasting\/#Type_6_The_Warrior_Diet\" >Type #6 The Warrior Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-fasting\/#What_Are_5_Benefits_Of_Intermittent_Fasting\" >What Are 5 Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-fasting\/#What_Are_The_Negative_Effects_Of_Fasting\" >What Are The Negative Effects Of Fasting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-fasting\/#Is_Intermittent_Fasting_Good_For_Weight_Loss\" >Is Intermittent Fasting Good For Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-fasting\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting has gained tremendous popularity in the past years. Fasting consists of a 12-40 hour-period during which an individual entirely or partially abstains from eating. Some studies demonstrate its connection to weight loss, improved heart health, and other potential health benefits.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, fasting is not for everyone. What&#8217;s more, it can bring potential drawbacks to your overall health as well.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many types of fasting that will work well for both beginners and \u201cfasting warriors\u201d. In this article, we\u2019ll disclose 6 types of fasting: their benefits and possible drawbacks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Types_Of_Fasting&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Types_Of_Fasting\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Intermittent_Fasting\"><\/span><strong>What Is Intermittent Fasting?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-schedule\/\">fasting<\/a>\u00a0is a period of time during the week when you don\u2019t eat any food, or you significantly restrict your calories (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/expert-answers\/intermittent-fasting\/faq-20441303\">10<\/a>). In a nutshell, it\u2019s not about <i>what <\/i>you eat, it\u2019s more about <i>when <\/i>you eat. Of course, there are people who consume healthy balanced meals on non-fasting days or times but some individuals indulge in junk products instead which may negate some of the possible benefits of fasting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are allowed to drink water, unsweetened tea, and black coffee during fast, but solid food or calorie-containing drinks are generally off the table.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In one type of fasting for example, you might finish your breakfast at 9 AM Monday and don\u2019t consume any food till 9 PM Tuesday. This will mean you\u2019ve completed the 24-hour fast. Yet, 24-hour fasts and more are not advised for beginners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are multiple types of intermittent fasting which contain both benefits and downsides. Moreover, the effects of fasting depend on the individual and their habits during fasting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Different_Types_Of_Intermittent_Fasting\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Different Types Of Intermittent Fasting?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 6 major ways for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/16-8-intermittent-fasting-7-day-meal-plan\/\">intermittent fasting<\/a> you can try today. Still, beginners should start with the first type as it won\u2019t put them at a health risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type1_12-Hour_Fast\"><\/span><strong>Type#1 12-Hour Fast<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the beginner-friendly type where a person needs to choose a suitable 12-hour fasting window every day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322293#intermittent-fasting-methods'\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t eat for 10-16 hours, your body will start to use its fat stores for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/alternate-day-fasting-schedule\/\">energy<\/a>\u00a0(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3680567\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a rather safe type of fasting because the fasting window is relatively small. Besides, most of this window can include sleeping time. An example of this type of fasting is simple: a person opts for the time to fast between 8 PM and 8 AM. This means you\u2019ll need to finish your dinner at 8 PM and restrict yourself from eating till 8 AM the next day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dry-fasting\/\"><i>What Is Dry Fasting, And Is It Right For You?<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type2_A_16_Hours-Fasting\"><\/span><strong>Type#2 A 16 Hours-Fasting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16-hour fasting means fitting all <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/water-fasting-for-a-week\/\">your meals<\/a> into an 8 hour window during the day. It\u2019s also called a Leangains diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322293#intermittent-fasting-methods'\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does it mean? During the 16:8 diet, males consume no food for 16 hours each day, and females for 14 hours. Among different types of fasting this one is also good for beginners, especially someone who wants to move to a more advanced version from the 12-hour fast. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This intermittent fasting looks like this: a person finishes the evening meal at 8 PM and the next day they skip breakfast without eating until noon (or 10 a.m. if you are doing 14 hours of fasting). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you need to understand that skipping breakfast is not the best idea. Breakfast gives you a chance to get the essential vitamins and minerals at the beginning of the day, loading you up with energy to stay active. If you don\u2019t get your fuel in the morning you\u2019re more likely to overeat later and feel exhausted (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/breakfast-lose-weight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, you need to talk to your healthcare provider before starting any fasting especially when it includes skipping breakfast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Types_Of_Fasting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55396 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/14_1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Types Of Fasting\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/14_1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/14_1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/14_1.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/14_1-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/14_1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_3_Fasting_For_2_Days_A_Week\"><\/span><strong>Type #3\u00a0 Fasting For 2 Days A Week<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also called a 5:2, it involves eating standard food for 5\u00a0 days and drastically reducing calorie intake on the other 2 days (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323605\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared to different types of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/endomorph-intermittent-fasting\/\">intermittent fasting<\/a> this one is relatively safe because you get your ordinary calorie intake for almost a whole week and cut down calories in half for the 2 days. \u00a0During these 2 fasting days, males usually consume 600 calories and females 500 calories, or about 25% of their normal energy needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should separate the fasting days by consuming fewer calories on Monday and Thursday, for instance, and eating regularly on the other days. Please note that you should have at least 1 non-fasting day between fasting days. This type of fasting isn\u2019t appropriate for everyone, so speak to your healthcare provider first. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_4_Alternate-Day_Fasting\"><\/span><strong>Type #4. Alternate-Day Fasting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternate-day fasting means you fast every other day. Some people choose to avoid all food on fasting days, while others consume up to 500 calories or 25% of their energy needs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323605\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3833266\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shows that alternate-day <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-side-effects\/\">fasting<\/a> can be effective weight loss and heart health parameters in healthy and overweight adults. The results demonstrated that the alternate day fasting group lost an average of 5.2 kilograms (kg), or 11 pounds (lb), over a 12-week period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of fasting is not suitable for beginners or people with medical conditions or those who take certain chronic medications. Therefore, speak to your healthcare provider before trying this type of fasting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighting you down for way too long, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Types_Of_Fasting\">start using the BetterMe app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life! <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_5_A_Weekly_24-Hour_Fast\"><\/span><strong>Type #5. A Weekly 24-Hour Fast<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most difficult types of fasting diets which involve <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a complete fast for 1 or 2 days a week. This means you don\u2019t eat any food for 24 hours at a time. Some individuals fast from breakfast to breakfast or lunch to lunch (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323605\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can drink water, tea, or other calorie-free beverages during the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-mistakes\/\">fasting<\/a> period though to avoid dehydration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On non-fasting days, you should stick to your regular eating routine. This type of intermittent fasting reduces a person\u2019s total calorie intake but does not limit the specific foods the individual consumes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323605\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definitely not suitable for beginners, a 24-hour fast can be challenging even for advanced fasters as it may cause fatigue, headaches, or irritability. Of course, through time, these side effects might be less apparent due to your body adjustments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People are advised to try a 12-hour or 16-hour fast before transitioning to the 24-hour fast, and as always, speak to your healthcare provider first.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_6_The_Warrior_Diet\"><\/span><strong>Type #6 The Warrior Diet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most challenging types of fasting for weight loss The Warrior Diet is an option for people who have tried all other kinds of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-snacks\/\">intermittent fasting<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Warrior Diet means eating very little, usually a few servings of raw fruit and vegetables, during a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7231047\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20-hour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fasting window, then eating one large meal at night (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7231047\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The eating window would not exceed 4 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the 4-hour eating phase, people should consume plenty of proteins, vegetables, and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-drinks\/\">healthy fats<\/a>. They need to include carbohydrates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322293#intermittent-fasting-methods'\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might be challenging to stick to this kind of intermittent fasting in the long term. Besides, it\u2019s hard for some individuals to consume large meals before getting to bed. This diet also involves little fiber consumption which isn\u2019t ideal for gut health. . This is another more advanced and riskier fasting routine which you should speak to your healthcare provider about before attempting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Types_Of_Fasting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55368 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9_1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Types Of Fasting\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9_1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9_1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9_1.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9_1-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/9_1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_5_Benefits_Of_Intermittent_Fasting\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What Are 5 Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The research on intermittent fasting effects on the human body is still in process. Some studies show the potential benefits of fasting on weight loss, reduced risk of chronic health conditions, and protection of the brain. Let\u2019s dive into the 5 possible benefits of intermittent fasting more deeply:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Weight loss reduction.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Intermittent fasting is regarded by many as a good tool to lose weight. Intermittent fasting lowers insulin levels which may cause cells to release their glucose stores into energy (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323605\">9<\/a>). Besides, an individual consumes fewer calories during fasting time. However, a <a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamainternalmedicine\/fullarticle\/2623528?utm_campaign=articlePDF&amp;utm_medium=articlePDFlink&amp;utm_source=articlePDF&amp;utm_content=jamainternmed.2017.0936\">study<\/a> in 2017 showed that intermittent fasting and typical calorie restriction brought similar weight loss results.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blood glucose control.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Intermittent fasting can lower the level of blood glucose and insulin levels. Weight loss can also reduct the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, if you have diabetes or take medication to lower your blood sugar levels, you should talk to your doctor before attempting any kind of fasting or making any major changes to your diet. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved heart health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5411330\/\">review <\/a>in 2016 demonstrated the connection of intermittent fasting to improved measures of heart function in rats. This type of dieting might help reduce blood pressure, improve resting heart rate and heart rate variability, and reduce cholesterol and triglycerides, at least in animals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brain protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5411330\/\">Studies <\/a>have demonstrated the positive effects of intermittent fasting in animal models of Alzheimer\u2019s and Parkinson\u2019s disease, and stroke.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A reducer risk of cancer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Obesity is a risk factor for certain types of cancer. That\u2019s why losing weight via intermittent fasting or other types of diets may reduce this risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-mimicking-diet\/\"><i>Non Fasting Your Way to Health: The Science Behind the Fasting Mimicking Diet<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Negative_Effects_Of_Fasting\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Negative Effects Of Fasting?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to understand that fasting is not a diet for everyone. Some people need to avoid this diet or at least talk to their doctor before trying it out:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pregnant or breastfeeding women\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">people with diabetes or who take medication to lower their blood sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">people with chronic health conditions who take medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">people with a history of eating disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">children and adolescents<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides possible benefits, the negative effects of fasting can invade a person\u2019s life. You should always talk to a healthcare provider before attempting a fasting regimen, and if you experience adverse effects, consider stopping.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the possible pitfalls of intermittent dieting that can impair your wellness:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The feeling of hunger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/expert-answers\/intermittent-fasting\/faq-20441303\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). People often underestimate the necessity of nutritious breakfast, lunch, and dinner.\u00a0 When fasting, even the 12-hour fast can feel like too much for the beginner. The feeling of hunger could spoil your everyday routine with mood swings and general fatigue. This is especially applicable to diets that tell you to skip breakfast or dinner. By skipping breakfast you can become tired and less invigorated to move with your day, and skipping dinner can impair your sleep. Sleep impairment may contribute to depression, irritation, obesity, and other chronic health conditions (<a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/11429-common-sleep-disorders\">3<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Headaches<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Intermittent fasting dieting can lead to chronic pain in your head (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/expert-answers\/intermittent-fasting\/faq-20441303\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Headaches can interfere with your mood and general mobility.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nausea<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The feeling of nausea is a possible side effect of fasting. It occurs mostly due to dehydration. That\u2019s why staying hydrated during fasting is necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Types_Of_Fasting\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Types_Of_Fasting\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55374 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Types Of Fasting\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/11.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Intermittent_Fasting_Good_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><strong>Is Intermittent Fasting Good For Weight Loss?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can lose weight with intermittent fasting. However, this is not always a reliable way to trim fat because once you get back to your regular eating you can regain your weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, some people indulge in junk food or overeat as compensation for not eating during one fasting window. This could negate some of the benefits of fasting. .\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, during fasting, it might be harder to do intensive physical activities. Note, losing weight by just eating less is not a good option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why weight loss via fasting should not be considered a primary idea. Individuals should follow healthy diets, get enough nutrients daily, and maintain an active lifestyle. Only in this way, your weight reduction will be healthy and sustainable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting is a type of dieting during which you avoid eating solid food and caloric beverages for 12 to 40 hours. In this article, we\u2019ve disclosed the 6 types of fasting: their benefits and possible drawbacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the common types of fasting are: 12-hour, 16-hour fasting, 2 days-a-week fasting, alternate-day fasting, a weekly 24-hour fast, and warrior fasting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting may help you lose weight, protect the brain, and reduce the risk of some chronic illnesses. Besides potential benefits, fasting may lead to certain pitfalls like nausea, the feeling of hunger, insomnia, and fatigue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting is not recommended as a healthy choice to lose weight. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Types_Of_Fasting&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-12.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Types_Of_Fasting\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-12.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Intermittent fasting has gained tremendous popularity in the past years. Fasting consists of a 12-40 hour-period during which an individual entirely or partially abstains from eating. Some studies demonstrate its connection to weight loss, improved heart health, and other potential health benefits.\u00a0However, fasting is not for everyone. 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Fasting consists of a 12-40 hour-period during which an individual entirely or partially abstains from eating. Some studies demonstrate its connection to weight loss, improved heart health, and other potential health benefits.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">However, fasting is not for everyone. What's more, it can bring potential drawbacks to your overall health as well.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">There are many types of fasting that will work well for both beginners and \u201cfasting warriors\u201d. 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Fasting consists of a 12-40 hour-period during which an individual entirely or partially abstains from eating. Some studies demonstrate its connection to weight loss, improved heart health, and other potential health benefits.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, fasting is not for everyone. What's more, it can bring potential drawbacks to your overall health as well.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many types of fasting that will work well for both beginners and \u201cfasting warriors\u201d. In this article, we\u2019ll disclose 6 types of fasting: their benefits and possible drawbacks. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;[video-shortcode link=\\&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=6_Types_Of_Fasting\\&quot; mp4=\\&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4\\&quot;]&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What Is Intermittent Fasting?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-schedule\/\">fasting<\/a>\u00a0is a period of time during the week when you don\u2019t eat any food, or you significantly restrict your calories (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/expert-answers\/intermittent-fasting\/faq-20441303\">10<\/a>). 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