Research
Mixed
Modified alternate-day fasting in obese women leads to a statistically significant decrease in HDL cholesterol, which may counteract some cardiovascular benefits.
Be aware that while this fasting protocol lowers bad cholesterol and blood pressure, it may also lower 'good' (HDL) cholesterol in obese women. The net health benefit is likely positive due to larger reductions in LDL and BP, but monitoring lipid profiles is recommended.
ModerateQualifiesMEDIUM confidence
HDL decreased (P < 0.005) from 1.43 ± 0.38 to 1.3 ± 0.31 mmol/L.
Why this rating
Small sample size and short duration; sex-specific effects noted in literature suggest this may not apply to men.
Source
Effect of Short-Term Modified Alternate-Day Fasting on the Lipid Metabolism in Obese Women
Eshghinia Samira et al. · Iranian journal of diabetes and obesity · 2011
clinical_trial · n=26Cited 9×
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