Is Intermittent Fasting Safe for Women?
Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular methods for weight loss and improving overall health. Many people follow it to manage weight, improve metabolism, and control blood sugar levels. However, experts say that intermittent fasting may affect women differently than men.
Women’s bodies are highly influenced by hormones, metabolism, and reproductive health. Because of this, long fasting periods may sometimes lead to health concerns if not practiced carefully. This has led doctors and health experts to examine whether intermittent fasting is truly suitable for women or if precautions are necessary.
In a post on X, Preethi Kasireddy, a self proclaimed health and wellness influencer, shared her personal journey with intermittent fasting. She said, “Intermittent fasting was one of the worst things I did for my hormones. She said her metabolism slowed to a crawl. “I was cold all the time. My cortisol levels were elevated in the morning. My periods were light. Honestly, just a recipe for disaster for women,” she wrote.
Excerpted from Z News
