There have been a lot of claims about intermittent fasting, including that it can lower blood pressure, improve metabolism, and reduce inflammation, often while helping you shed pounds. "It's suggested that intermittent fasting can improve your immune system and body function at a base level, but we're keeping a close eye on this as the data is not clear at this point," Greg Burrell, MD, director of medicine at Carbon Health, told POPSUGAR.
Whether you decide to try a time-restricted method, in which you simply narrow your eating window each day, or a plan that involves eating fewer calories for whole days at a time, Dr. Burrell recommends talking to your doctor to ensure it's a healthy choice for you.