The Heart Risks of Intermittent Fasting: What You Need to Know

A recent study presented at an American Heart Association conference suggested a potential link between intermittent fasting and a 91 percent increase in the risk of death from heart disease. However, experts caution that the study has limitations, including a small sample size and demographic differences among participants. While some short-term trials have shown benefits such as weight loss and improved blood pressure and blood sugar control, this new study aimed to examine the long-term health effects of intermittent fasting. The study, which followed over 20,000 adults for an average of eight years, found that those who limited their eating to an eight-hour window had a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, but it did not establish a causal relationship.