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 refusing food has a beneficial effect on the health of people suffering from metabolic, autoimmune, cardiovascular diseases, as well as obesity.
“Fasting or limiting daily caloric intake diet has a positive effect on health and reduces the risk of developing various diseases,” said Zhukova.
She added that intermittent and short-term fasting improves well-being and can prolong life.
According to the expert, a diet that includes intermittent fasting without reducing calories also plays an important role in maintaining innate immunity and hormones responsible for adapting to external stress.
At the same time, the expert emphasized that fasting is useful only for adults.
“During fasting in children and adolescents, the number of memory and protective B cells decreases immunoglobulins of classes A and G. This leads to a decrease in the level of immune defense of the intestines and the development of food allergies,” she warned.
In conclusion, Zhukova recommended that before starting any diet or fasting regimen, you must consult a doctor .
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