Popular Diet Pattern Effective For Many May Be Harmful For Teens: Here's How

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February 18, 2025, 8:15 AM

• •Intermittent fasting is a popular diet pattern that involves alternating between periods of fasting and eating.
• •A recent study conducted in mice found that long-term intermittent fasting affected insulin production in young mice.
• •The researchers suggest considering the duration of intermittent fasting in younger adults to reduce the risk of diabetes.

Intermittent fasting is a popular diet pattern that involves alternating between periods of fasting and eating. Studies have shown that this eating pattern is beneficial for weight loss, cardiovascular health, and preventing diabetes. However, a recent study conducted in mice suggests that long-term intermittent fasting may be harmful to teenagers. The study found that long-term intermittent fasting affected insulin production in young mice, resembling early-stage Type 1 diabetes in humans. The researchers also noted that the same diet, when applied to older mice for a similar period, improved insulin sensitivity, allowing them to respond better to insulin produced by the pancreas.

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