Intermittent fasting, popular in India and beyond, may not be as beneficial as once thought. A recent study presented in Chicago suggests that it can actually increase the risk of death from heart attack or stroke in the long run. The study, conducted by researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China, analyzed dietary data from around 20,000 adults in the US. They found that those who followed intermittent fasting had a higher risk of death compared to those who did not. However, this study has not yet been peer-reviewed or officially published.
According to a study, individuals who practiced an 8-hour time-restricted eating pattern (intermittent fasting) faced a significantly elevated risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, estimated at 91% higher than those who did not follow this eating schedule. However, the study’s findings should be interpreted with some caution due to its limitations. The data was collected through self-reported dietary information, which could be influenced by participants’ memory and recollection and might not accurately reflect actual eating habits.
While there’s ample research on the immediate effects of intermittent fasting, Dr. Ashok Seth, chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, emphasizes the significance of the study presented at the AHA conference. This particular study stands out as one of the first to analyze the long-term impact of intermittent fasting on an individual’s health.
