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A Fasting-Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a specific diet composed to induce the metabolic effects of fasting while allowing for a potentially higher caloric intake, typically up to 1,000 kcal/day, and is not classified as modified fasting.
A Fasting-Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a specific, formulated diet that mimics the metabolic effects of fasting. It allows up to 1,000 kcal per day for 3-7 days and is distinct from modified fasting, which is capped at 25% of energy needs.
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A fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) specifies any diet specifically composed to induce the metabolic effects of fasting while allowing for a potentially higher caloric intake, including solid foods. It usually refers to a plant-based, calorie-restricted diet with a maximum of approximately 1,000 kcal/day that lasts 3–7 days.
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Source
International consensus on fasting terminology
Daniela A. Koppold et al. · Cell Metabolism · 2024
DOI 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.06.013
clinical_guideline · n=38Cited 89×
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