Dr. Barry Dworkin

Just a little, ok, a lot of hyperbole in this article reviewing this observational study that claims intermittent fasting can “send you to an early grave”. Once again, no causal relationship and plenty of confounding factors.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 29, 2022

Source:
Intermittent fasting diet could actually send you to an early grave: new study

Reference:
Meal Skipping and Shorter Meal Intervals Are Associated with Increased Risk of All-Cause and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality among US Adults

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