New research suggests intermittent fasting increases the risk of dying from heart disease. But the evidence is mixed
- Written by: Kaitlin Day, Lecturer in Human Nutrition, RMIT University
Food Photo Master/ShutterstockIntermittent fasting has gained popularity in recent years as a dietary approach with potential health benefits. So you might have been surprised to see headlines last week suggesting the practice could increase a person’s risk of death from heart disease.
The news stories were based on recent research which...