intermittent fasting – Dr. Barry Dworkin

There is no evidence to link intermittent fasting with a greater risk of death due to cardiovascular disease. According to @matthewherper “A study says intermittent fasting is making people drop dead. Oh, come on” He is bang on.

March 20, 2024

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 20, 2024 Source:A study says intermittent fasting is making people drop dead. Oh, come on Reference: Press Release – 8-hour time-restricted eating linked to a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death
Intermittent fasting is safe, effective for those with Type 2 diabetes for at least 6 months, study suggests. Whether people are able to do this for their lifetime remains to be seen.

November 1, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 1, 2023 Source:Intermittent fasting is safe, effective for those with Type 2 diabetes, study suggests Reference:Effect of Time-Restricted Eating on Weight Loss in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
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.

November 29, 2022

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
The science behind intermittent fasting reviewed in the New England Journal of Medicine

January 27, 2020

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 27, 2020 Source:Intermittent fasting — why not eating (for a bit) could work for weight loss and health Reference:Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease
Intermittent fasting has its supporters but evidence is lacking with respect to sustainability and long-term outcomes. Bandwagon (celebrity) effect soon to follow as it always does.

January 3, 2020

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 3, 2019 Source:In a 24-7 food culture, periodic fasting gains followers
Is there any science supporting intermittent fasting as a means of reducing disease? Not from this fluff piece.

June 29, 2018

Health Headlines Commentary for June 29 , 2018 Source: What to know about intermittent fasting: Is it right for you?

There is no evidence to link intermittent fasting with a greater risk of death due to cardiovascular disease. According to @matthewherper “A study says intermittent fasting is making people drop dead. Oh, come on” He is bang on.

Intermittent fasting is safe, effective for those with Type 2 diabetes for at least 6 months, study suggests. Whether people are able to do this for their lifetime remains to be seen.

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.

The science behind intermittent fasting reviewed in the New England Journal of Medicine

Intermittent fasting has its supporters but evidence is lacking with respect to sustainability and long-term outcomes. Bandwagon (celebrity) effect soon to follow as it always does.

Is there any science supporting intermittent fasting as a means of reducing disease? Not from this fluff piece.