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  • 28/09/2023

How does intermittent fasting help insulin resistance?

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Dr. Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

Dr Ezhilarasan Ml

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Fasting for at least 16 hours gives the body a chance to rest and allows blood levels of insulin to drop significantly. Not only does this help burn fat, it can also lower your risk of disease, particularly cancers, diabetes and prediabetes

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