Krista A. Varady, Shuhao Lin, Vanessa M. Oddo, Sofia Cienfuegos
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Abstract
Despite the mounting evidence supporting the use of intermittent fasting as a safe and effective weight loss intervention, many myths about fasting persist in popular culture. Here, we review some common beliefs about intermittent fasting that are not supported by scientific evidence.
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