Maturitas. 2014 Aug 21. pii: S0378-5122(14)00268-0. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.08.007. [Epub ahead of print]
The health pros and cons of continuous versus intermittent calorie restriction: More questions than answers.
Skaznik-Wikiel ME1, Polotsky AJ2.
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Abstract
Beneficial effects on health of limiting food intake for certain periods of time have been recognized for a long time. While many diets can produce short-term weight loss, most fail to result in a long-lasting impact. Current data suggest that intermittent fasting may be beneficial for overall health and wellbeing. However, the lack of properly designed clinical studies makes it challenging to formulate evidence-based practice recommendations. Potential health risks of drastic changes in food intake are often ignored and might only be revealed after extensive follow-up. This review summarizes the popular intermittent dieting methods and their potential impact on fertility and reproduction.
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KEYWORDS:
Caloric restriction; Fertility; Intermittent fasting diet
PMID: 25216760 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]