Intermittent Fasting 16/8

Basic protocol

• 16 hours no calories.
• 8 hours allowed to eat.

Supporting evidence

• decreases,stabilizes:Glucose

  • Intermittent fasting (IF) consistently shows reductions in fasting glucose, improved glucose tolerance, and better glycemic control in both animal and human studies, especially among those with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome. - consensus

Concerning evidence

One study found that testosterone decreased in a group that did 16:8 plus a caloric deficit compared to a control diet, but these findings need to be supported by more research.