Changes the Function of Cells, Genes, and Hormones When you fast, insulin levels drop and human growth hormone increases. Your cells also initiate important cellular repair processes and change which genes they express.

Can Help You Lose Weight IF helps you eat fewer calories while boosting metabolism slightly making it easier to lose weight and belly fat.

Can Reduce Insulin Resistance By reducing insulin resistance and lowering blood sugar levels IF can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Can Reduce Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in The Body Studies show that IF can reduce oxidative damage and inflammation in the body. This should have benefits against aging and development of numerous diseases.

May be Beneficial For Heart Health Studies show that IF can improve numerous risk factors for heart disease such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, triglycerides and inflammatory markers.

Induces Various Cellular Repair Processes Fasting triggers a metabolic pathway called autophagy, which removes waste material from cells.

May Help Prevent Cancer Fasting has been shown to prevent cancer in animal studies and one paper has shown that it can reduce the side effects of chemotherapy.

May Help Prevent Alzheimers Disease Studies in animals suggest that intermittent fasting may be protective against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease.

May Extend Your Lifespan, Helping You Live Longer Studies in animals suggest that intermittent fasting may be protective against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease.