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Prolonged intermittent fasting (e.g., during Ramadan) significantly decreases systemic inflammation, as measured by reduced IL-6 and CRP levels, without requiring weight loss.
Consider incorporating prolonged intermittent fasting (e.g., 16-24 hours) into your routine. This practice has been shown to significantly reduce inflammatory markers like IL-6 and CRP, independent of weight loss.
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fasting during the day decreased IL-6 and CRP levels by about 50% compared with pre-Ramadan values, a dramatic reduction in the absence of weight change
Why this rating
Based on observational data from Ramadan fasting, which is a specific cultural/religious practice, and animal studies on starvation and chemotherapy.
Source
Stress, Food, and Inflammation: Psychoneuroimmunology and Nutrition at the Cutting Edge
Janice K. Kiecolt‐Glaser · Psychosomatic Medicine · 2010
DOI 10.1097/psy.0b013e3181dbf489
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