Refusal of food has a beneficial effect on people's health, but under certain conditions.
PhD, allergist-immunologist Daria Zhukova spoke about the beneficial properties of intermittent fasting.
In an interview with Lenta.ru, she noted that giving up food has a beneficial effect on the health of people suffering from metabolic, autoimmune, cardiovascular diseases, as well as obesity.
“Fasting or restricting daily caloric intake has a positive effect on health and reduces the risk of developing various diseases,” Zhukova said.
She added that intermittent and short-term fasting improves well-being and can prolong life.
According to the specialist, a diet that includes intermittent fasting fasting without reducing calories also plays an important role in maintaining innate immunity and hormones responsible for adaptation to external stress.
At the same time, the expert emphasized that fasting is only beneficial for adults.
“During fasting in children and adolescents, the number of memory B cells and protective immunoglobulins A and G decreases. This leads to a decrease in the level of intestinal immune defense and the development of food allergies,” she warned.
In conclusion, Zhukova recommended that before starting any diet or fasting regime, you must consult a doctor.
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