Objective To examine the evidence for intermittent fasting (IF), an alternative to calorie-
restricted diets, in treating obesity, an important health concern in Canada with few effective …

Abstract Purpose of Review We review the underlying mechanisms and potential benefits of
intermittent fasting (IF) from animal models and recent clinical trials. Recent Findings …

Objective To evaluate the safety and tolerability of alternate‐day fasting (ADF) and to
compare changes in weight, body composition, lipids, and insulin sensitivity index (Si) with …

Fasting potentials are the most interesting topics in the Nutritional Era. Fasting consists of
the catabolism of lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates to maintain blood glucose levels in a …

Background The standard of care for treating overweight and obesity is daily caloric
restriction (DCR). While this approach produces modest weight loss, adherence to DCR …

Background: Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained popularity in recent years for its effect on
weight loss and supposed additional health benefits, such as a positive effect on body …

Biological aging occurs concomitantly with chronological aging and is commonly burdened
by the development of age-related conditions, such as neurodegenerative, cardiovascular …

Restricted feeding is well known to affect expression profiles of both clock and metabolic
genes. However, it is unknown whether these changes in metabolic gene expression result …

Introduction Prior studies show that many patients with diabetes whose health maybe
impacted by fasting, choose to fast during Ramadan. This study describes the …

Background: Research on the health benefits of fasting is growing; this includes time-
restricted feeding and Islamic fasting. Aims: This article aims to review and highlight the …