Health Benefits Of The 5:2 Diet
Intermittent fasting, such as the 5:2 diet, is often linked to significant weight loss and improved metabolism. Intermittent fasting was found to reduce both fat tissue as well as fat-storing cells in a review of animal studies. In a 2018 meta-analysis, this type of fasting was found to be just as effective for weight loss as traditional caloric restriction. Researchers have found that the 5:2 plan and other intermittent fasting plans are effective in reducing type 2 diabetes risk. Participants in clinical studies who followed intermittent fasting programs had lower blood glucose levels, and less insulin resistance. Insulin resistance can be reduced by reducing the amount of insulin in your body.
In a three-month study, triglycerides were reduced by 20 percent in normal-weight individuals and those who are overweight. The study also found that CRP, an inflammatory marker, was reduced. The study found that participants who fasted decreased their leptin, a hormone made by fat cells by 40%. Further research indicates that intermittent fasting can reduce the symptoms of asthma, seasonal allergy and menopause.
Next, read about the risks associated with the 5 to 2 diet.
