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Intermittent fasting may not be a great fit for you

Another weight loss technique bites the dust. Intermittent fasting, which many followed and believed would be the solution to obesity may have some potential side-effects.

Written by Editorial Team | Published : November 16, 2019 1:56 PM IST

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Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting, a weight loss technique, which has been making many headlines in recent years, could be dangerous for your health. Intermittent fasting is a method of losing weight. Here a person develops an eating pattern, followed by long segments of fasting. Intermittent fasting was very trendy in recent years, as it claimed to cause weight loss, improve metabolic health and even extend lifespan, which is not true. Many nutritionists believe that this method of weight loss was doomed to fail, as it never mentioned which foods to eat, how many calories to consume, what kind of food should be used to fill these calories or how it can interact with other diets like Keto. Simple facts like these, which were overlooked, unfortunately has led to these potential side-effects.

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You Can Turn Into A Major Crank

You can turn into a major crank: Not eating for long times can induce a feeling of irritability, a complaining attitude and constant sadness. In theory, this can be written off as a lack of practice or improper nutrition consumption. But people, especially children, don’t like eating in restricted periods. It is not ideal for people who have anger or other emotional issues. Also Read - Poor Bone Mineral Density: 6 Foods That Are Making Your Bones Weaker Everyday!

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It Causes Problems In Your Lifestyle

It causes problems in your lifestyle: It is not easy to fast when you have a busy lifestyle. Food is a source of energy. Without it, you cannot do your daily activities. While it is true that good food during non-fasting hours can help fuel the body, and this situation can be avoided, but unfortunately this is not for everyone. Set timing of fasting can overlap with work and make work impossible.

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You Are Eating More

You are eating more: For some people, intermittent fasting means restriction. For others, it develops into an obsession. During fasting, people often imagine about the food they would try once that period is over. This causes food obsession and the person can end up eating more calories. This obsession has been linked to an eating disorder called Orthorexia. Orthorexia refers to over-thinking of healthy food that you want to or should eat. This obsession can take a toll on your mental and physical health. Also Read - Shamita Shetty's BDAY: Actress Differentiates Between Medicines And Supplements

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You Are Losing Hair

You are losing hair: One of the biggest drawbacks of intermittent fasting is that it doesn’t mention the nutrients or food you should focus on. Lack of protein and B vitamins due to fasting can lead to hair loss.

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Your Blood Sugar Level Can Fall

Your blood sugar level can fall: For people suffering from diabetes, fasting of any kind is a no-no, because it can take a toll on your blood sugar level. Hypoglycemia is a dangerous condition, with can cause organ damage, damage to insulin production or thyroid problems. Low sugar level is often indicated by nausea, headaches and dizziness. Also Read - Managing Thyroid Health In The Elderly: Special Considerations For Seniors