Trying intermittent fasting for weight loss? Study finds impaired cell development that could be unsafe for teenagers

Are you trying to lose weight through intermittent fasting? If yes, then beware; a new study has revealed that teenagers who are following an intermittent fasting regime should consult doctors before following this method.?

Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that alternates between fasting and eating. This idea is based on the fact that our bodies can survive for a long time without food. While it has potential risks and benefits of its own.?

According to a study published in Cell Reports, short-term fasting is safe for individuals of all age groups, but long-term fasting causes problems with insulin production in young people who show early-stage Type 1 diabetes.

Risk of intermittent fasting for teenagers

The German study was conducted on mice of different ages, and it revealed that fasting had opposing effects on mice of different age groups.?

According to the study, intermittent fasting showed improved results in older mice, but it had harmful effects on pancreatic cell development in young mice. Therefore, it showed potential risks for adolescents and young adults.?

How does age factor play a crucial role in intermittent fasting?

Intermittent fasting is one of the most talked-about topics for weight loss, and many people swear by this fitness regime. However, the study's findings have shown potential risks of this fasting method.?

Prolonged fasting was found to damage cell development in younger people, particularly affecting their insulin production beta cells. Such results raise concerns about the safety of intermittent fasting for children and teenagers.

The study looked at all three age groups of mice, including the younger, middle-aged, and elderly individuals, and each of the groups followed an eating pattern where they fasted for 24 hours, followed by 48 hours of normal eating.?

When the researchers tracked their health, they saw improved results in how their bodies handled sugar, which is a positive sign. While on the other hand, the extended periods of intermittent fasting showed younger mice showing troubling changes in them.

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