Key insights

• ⚠️ New research indicates potential risks of intermittent fasting on heart health, Suggestion to change eating habits by snacking at night and in the morning, Focus of the study is mainly on cardiovascular health
• 🕰️ Intermittent fasting for over 16 hours may lower cancer risk, Study based on 24-hour dietary recall, Sponsored by the American Heart Association
• 🔍 Study presented at American Heart Association conference raises doubt about consuming red meat and eggs, Author's opposition to red meat, eggs, and cholesterol, Comparison to tactics used by the tobacco industry
• ⚖️ American Heart Association sponsored studies promoting seed oils, Concerns about the heart-healthy nature of promoted seed oils, Peer-reviewed studies supporting benefits of intermittent fasting for cardiovascular health
• 💪 Intermittent fasting with resistance training led to decrease in body mass and fat mass, and increase in insulin sensitivity and balanced lipid profile without adverse effects, Non-randomized control trial showed significant decrease in waist circumference and cardiovascular risk with 18-hour fast, Systematic review of intermittent fasting demonstrated significant reduction in body weight, waist circumference, body mass fat Mass, and blood pressure
• 🎗️ Study evaluated 16/8 fasting on breast cancer survivors for 8 weeks, Reported significant decrease in cardiovascular risk and visceral adipose tissue, Validity of the study is questionable and should be ignored, Recommendation to watch a related video on cardiovascular health

Q&A

• Did a study show benefits of 16/8 fasting for breast cancer survivors?

  A study on 16/8 fasting reported potential benefits for breast cancer survivors, showing a significant decrease in cardiovascular risk and visceral adipose tissue. However, the validity of the study is questionable.

• What improvements were observed with intermittent fasting and resistance training?

  Intermittent fasting with resistance training led to a decrease in body mass and fat mass, an increase in insulin sensitivity, and a balanced lipid profile without adverse effects. Studies showed significant decrease in waist circumference and cardiovascular risk with an 18-hour fast.

• What is the American Heart Association's stance on seed oils and intermittent fasting?

  The American Heart Association sponsored studies promoting seed oils, raising concerns about their heart-healthy nature. However, peer-reviewed studies support the benefits of intermittent fasting for cardiovascular health.

• What doubts were raised about consuming red meat and eggs?

  A study presented at an American Heart Association conference raised doubt about consuming red meat and eggs, highlighting the author's opposition to them and drawing a comparison to tactics used by the tobacco industry.

• Can intermittent fasting lower the risk of cancer?

  Intermittent fasting for over 16 hours may lower cancer risk, according to a study based on 24-hour dietary recall. The study was sponsored by the American Heart Association.

• What are the potential risks of intermittent fasting on heart health?

  New research suggests that intermittent fasting may pose risks to the heart, leading to potential changes in dietary recommendations. The focus of the study is mainly on cardiovascular health.

• 00:00 New research suggests that intermittent fasting may pose risks to the heart, leading to potential changes in dietary recommendations.
• 00:47 Intermittent fasting for over 16 hours may lower the risk of cancer, but the study was based on 24-hour dietary recall and sponsored by the American Heart Association.
• 01:30 A discussion about a study presented at an American Heart Association conference that raises doubt about consuming red meat and eggs, similar to tactics used by the tobacco industry.
• 02:07 The American Heart Association sponsored studies that promote seed oils, which may not be heart-healthy. However, peer-reviewed studies support the benefits of intermittent fasting for cardiovascular health.
• 02:59 Intermittent fasting and resistance training led to significant improvements in body composition, cardiovascular function, and metabolic risk factors.
• 04:02 A study on 16/8 fasting showed potential benefits for breast cancer survivors, but the validity of the study is questionable.