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Intermittent Fasting And Reduction Of Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Ethan Dekam
Intermittent Fasting And Reduction Of Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Ethan Dekam
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Background: Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Intermittent fasting is a unique intervention that is beginning to be studied more extensively for weight loss, positive alterations in serum lipid profile, and improvement of insulin resistance which are all modifiable risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease.
Purpose: The research question at the center of this literature review is: does the addition of intermittent fasting reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease? The reduction of cardiovascular disease was studied through alterations in weight, cholesterol, and diabetic labs.
Methods: A comprehensive literature review …