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American Focus > Blog > Tech and Science > New Study Reveals an Easier Alternative to Intermittent Fasting : ScienceAlert
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New Study Reveals an Easier Alternative to Intermittent Fasting : ScienceAlert

Last updated: May 10, 2025 9:25 pm
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Intermittent fasting has gained popularity as a tool for weight loss and improving metabolic health. While some may find it challenging, new research suggests that you don’t need to severely restrict calories to reap the benefits of intermittent fasting. Instead, simply restricting the number of carbs you eat twice a week may be enough to see improvements in your metabolic health.

The key to understanding why intermittent fasting is beneficial lies in how it affects our metabolism. After a meal, our body enters the postprandial state, where it uses carbohydrates for immediate energy and stores some as fat. However, after several hours without food, our metabolism switches to using fat stores for energy in the fasted state. This shift leads to improved metabolic flexibility and better cardiometabolic health, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes.

Research has shown that fasting can improve the body’s ability to burn fat, even after a high-calorie meal. Comparing intermittent fasting to calorie-matched or calorie-restricted diets, studies have found that intermittent fasting leads to greater improvements in metabolic handling, despite similar weight loss outcomes.

A recent study delved into whether it is the calorie restriction or carbohydrate restriction that creates the metabolic effects of intermittent fasting. Participants were given either a severely calorie-restricted diet or a very low-carb diet, and both groups showed similar improvements in fat burning and fat handling after a high-calorie meal. This suggests that restricting carbs can elicit the same metabolic benefits as fasting.

While intermittent fasting and low-carb diets have their limitations, such as the risk of nutritional deficiencies and disordered eating, researchers are exploring new approaches. One potential solution is an intermittent carb restriction diet, where individuals restrict the number of carbs they consume twice a week instead of calories. This approach could offer the benefits of fasting without the need for severe calorie restriction on fasting days.

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In conclusion, intermittent fasting can be a powerful tool for improving metabolic health, and new research is exploring innovative ways to make it more accessible and sustainable for long-term health benefits. By understanding the underlying mechanisms of fasting and its effects on metabolism, we can tailor dietary approaches to optimize health outcomes without compromising nutritional needs.

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