Participants were divided into two groups, the “healthy living” (HL) group that followed the USDA diet 7 days per week and the intermittent fasting (IF) group that replaced all meals with two shakes totaling 480 calories on the two fasting days. The participant pool consisted of 40 adults aged 55 or older who had insulin resistance and healthy cognitive function. The researchers’ rationale for the demographics was that: “The prevalence of IR [insulin resistance] increases with age and obesity; thereby, older adults with overweight are at higher risk for accelerated brain aging and AD/ADRD [Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias].
” What days to fast is up to you. James Hook, a chiropractor at Neurogan Health, told The Epoch Times in an email, “You can select which two days of the week you want to fast for, but ideally, this should not be consecutive. Otherwise, your energy levels will not be maintained.
” 1. Not Sustainable for Some 2. Potential for Overeating 3.
Lack of Nutrient Balance: 4. Potential for Developing Eating Disorders 5. Not Suitable for Everyone.
