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to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021
M. S. H. Akash et al. (eds.), Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals-induced
Metabolic Disorders and Treatment Strategies, Emerging Contaminants
and Associated Treatment Technologies,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45923-9_26
Chapter 26
Intermittent Fasting for Treatment
of Metabolic Disorders
Nizwa Itrat
Abstract Intermittent fasting is a powerful technique for regulating and normalizing hormones in their ranges especially insulin. It also reduces oxidative stress and
inflammation which allows other hormones to work effectively. Intermittent fasting
uses the power of circadian rhythms in correcting body’s metabolic reactions and
results in longevity. Intermittent fasting emphases on eliminating all refined carbohydrates and fructose from daily routine and on eating the real food without synthetic chemicals and preservatives. Intermittent fasting is famous for lowering the
abdominal fats and extra fatty deposits of the body. This thing allows hormones to
work efficiently. Intermittent fasting helps to gain lean body mass by producing
growth hormone during fasting state. This phenomenon helps in the breakdown of
adipose tissue and promotes ketosis. The body uses the fat tissue as energy sources
and results in improved lipid profile with permanent weight reduction.
Keywords Intermittent fasting · Circadian rhythms · Weight loss · Fasting state
What Is Intermittent Fasting?
Intermittent fasting is change in eating pattern with time and caloric restrictions. IF
is specific to a period based on fasting and feasting with time limitations [1]. Fasting
persistently holds imperative part in almost every society from spiritual to medicinal outcomes. Human population normally consumes 3–4 meals per day, while the
N. Itrat (*)
School of Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Faisalabad,
Faisalabad, Pakistan
© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license
to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021
M. S. H. Akash et al. (eds.), Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals-induced
Metabolic Disorders and Treatment Strategies, Emerging Contaminants
and Associated Treatment Technologies,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45923-9_26
Chapter 26
Intermittent Fasting for Treatment
of Metabolic Disorders
Nizwa Itrat
Abstract Intermittent fasting is a powerful technique for regulating and normalizing hormones in their ranges especially insulin. It also reduces oxidative stress and
inflammation which allows other hormones to work effectively. Intermittent fasting
uses the power of circadian rhythms in correcting body’s metabolic reactions and
results in longevity. Intermittent fasting emphases on eliminating all refined carbohydrates and fructose from daily routine and on eating the real food without synthetic chemicals and preservatives. Intermittent fasting is famous for lowering the
abdominal fats and extra fatty deposits of the body. This thing allows hormones to
work efficiently. Intermittent fasting helps to gain lean body mass by producing
growth hormone during fasting state. This phenomenon helps in the breakdown of
adipose tissue and promotes ketosis. The body uses the fat tissue as energy sources
and results in improved lipid profile with permanent weight reduction.
Keywords Intermittent fasting · Circadian rhythms · Weight loss · Fasting state
What Is Intermittent Fasting?
Intermittent fasting is change in eating pattern with time and caloric restrictions. IF
is specific to a period based on fasting and feasting with time limitations [1]. Fasting
persistently holds imperative part in almost every society from spiritual to medicinal outcomes. Human population normally consumes 3–4 meals per day, while the
N. Itrat (*)
School of Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Faisalabad,
Faisalabad, Pakistan