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Intermittent Fasting: A Heart Healthy Dietary Pattern?
Dong, TA, Sandesara, PB, Dhindsa, DS, Mehta, A, Arneson, LC, Dollar, AL, Taub, PR, Sperling, LS
The American journal of medicine. 2020;(8):901-907
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Abstract
Dietary patterns, such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and the Mediterranean diet, have been shown to improve cardiac health. Intermittent fasting is another type of popular dietary pattern that is based on timed periods of fasting. Two different regimens are alternative day fasting and time-restricted eating. Although there are no large, randomized control trials examining the relationship between intermittent fasting and cardiovascular outcomes, current human studies that suggest this diet could reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease with improvement in weight control, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes. Intermittent fasting may exert its effects through multiple pathways, including reducing oxidative stress, optimization of circadian rhythms, and ketogenesis. This review evaluates current literature regarding the potential cardiovascular benefits of intermittent fasting and proposes directions for future research.
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From Fad to Fact: Evaluating the Impact of Emerging Diets on the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease.
D'Souza, MS, Dong, TA, Ragazzo, G, Dhindsa, DS, Mehta, A, Sandesara, PB, Freeman, AM, Taub, P, Sperling, LS
The American journal of medicine. 2020;(10):1126-1134
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Cardiovascular disease remains one of the most prevalent and preventable chronic conditions worldwide. Diet modification is the foundation of cardiovascular disease prevention. Several dietary approaches have emerged to promote better cardiovascular health. The rapid dissemination of anecdotal and observational data through the internet and social media has caused confusion amongst providers and patients. The aim of this comprehensive review is to present objective insights into 2 of today's most popular fad diets: ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting. We will evaluate the performance of these diets based on their impact on cardiovascular risk factors.