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Decrease Blood Sugar Level
Intermittent fasting and alternate-day fasting could help decrease blood sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance but may affect men and women differently.
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Delay Aging
Animal studies have found that fasting could delay aging and increase longevity, but human research is still lacking.
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Reduces Fat
Fasting may increase metabolism and help preserve muscle tissue to reduce body weight and body fat.
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Block Tumour
Some animal and test-tube studies suggest that fasting could block tumor development and increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy.
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Treats Inflammatory Conditions
Some studies have found that fasting could decrease several markers of inflammation and may be useful in treating inflammatory conditions, such as multiple sclerosis.
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Improve Brain Function
Animal studies show that fasting could improve brain function, increase nerve cell synthesis and protect against neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s.
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Helps To Lower Blood Pressure
Fasting has been associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease and may help lower blood pressure, triglycerides and cholesterol levels.
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Increase HGH
Studies show that fasting can increase levels of human growth hormone (HGH), an important protein hormone that plays a role in growth, metabolism, weight loss and muscle strength.
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11. Flaxseeds
Flaxseeds are incredibly healthy.
Flaxseeds are high in viscous fiber, which helps you feel full. They may also improve insulin sensitivity and reduce blood sugar levels.
Age-related cognitive decline
Research reveals that the brain is a target organ for damage by high blood sugar.
A diet that is sugar-heavy could increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Studies found that insulin resistance...
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