CrossFit Health Tip - Fasting with Mike Mallin, MD PH258

<p>The average American spreads their food consumption out over 15 hours a day, which basically means they’re eating from the time they wake up until the time they go to bed and fasting only during sleep.</p> <p> </p> <p>Increasing this fasting window by even just a few hours can provide a multitude of health benefits, (<a href='https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2787246'>1</a>, <a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29086496/'>2</a>, <a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27810402/'>3</a>) including:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Decreased rates of obesity</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Improved blood pressure</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Decreased insulin resistance</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Better lipid profiles</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Decreased risk of cardiovascular disease</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Decreased cancer risk</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Decreased inflammation</li> </ul> <p>These benefits are seen with many different fasting practices. With time-restricted feeding, for instance, an individual eats for only a portion of the day, say 8-12 hours, and fasts the remainder of the day. Periodic prolonged fasting, on the other hand, ranges from as little as 24 hours to up to 3-5 days during which an individual is consuming only water.</p> <p> </p> <p>Keep in mind that fasting isn’t for everyone. Those who have a history of disordered eating or diabetes, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are participating in high-volume training should all consult with a doctor before fasting.</p> <p> </p> <p>However, if fasting is right for you, it can be a small, easy-to-implement change that can have a significant positive impact on your health.</p> <p>To learn more about CrossFit Precision Care and how to get involved as a healthcare provider or patient visit care.crossfit.com.</p> <p>If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the has