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• Title:
  The Impact of Intermittent Fasting: Enhancing Health and Mitigating Disease Risks
• Creator:
  Alicja Grzelak
• Description:
  Introduction: Intermittent fasting (IF) has emerged as a popular dietary intervention for its potential health benefits, including weight management, metabolic improvement, and reduced risk of chronic diseases. The practice alternates periods of eating and fasting, influencing physiological processes and offering an alternative to traditional calorie-restrictive diets. Purpose of Work: This paper aims to investigate the efficacy of IF as a revolutionary approach to maintaining health and mitigating the risks associated with chronic diseases. By analyzing contemporary research, the paper seeks to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and broader health implications of IF. State of Knowledge: Existing studies suggest that IF positively affects metabolic markers, enhances insulin sensitivity, and promotes autophagy—a cellular repair mechanism crucial for longevity and disease prevention. Emerging evidence links IF to improved cardiovascular health, reduced inflammation, and enhanced cognitive functions. However, variability in outcomes due to age, gender, and fasting protocols highlights the need for tailored approaches and further research. Material and methods: The research methodology entailed establishing the study aims, undertaking a systematic review of the literature, and implementing a structured process to screen pertinent studies. The investigation involved a comprehensive search across scientific databases, including PubMed and Google Scholar. Summary: Intermittent fasting represents a transformative paradigm in health and nutrition science. While preliminary findings are promising, more robust longitudinal studies are required to establish standardized protocols and validate its therapeutic potential across diverse populations. This paper underscores the promise of IF as a strategic tool in the prevention and management of chronic diseases.
• Object availability:
  free access
• Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 ;
  Prawa autorskie (c) 2025 Alicja Grzelak
• Date:
  2025.01.03
• Type:
  info:eu-repo/semantics/article;
  info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
• Language:
  English
• Source:
  Journal of Education, Health and Sport; Vol. 77 (2025); 56732;
  Journal of Education, Health and Sport; Tom 77 (2025); 56732;
  2391-8306
• Format:
  application/pdf
• Publisher:
  Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland
• Relation: https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/56732/40984
• Subject:
  intermittent fasting;
  nutrition;
  eating;
  chronic disease
• Identifier: https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/56732
• Data provider:
  Akademicka Platforma Czasopism
• Can I use it?:
  seek permission
• Type:
  text