New evidence demonstrates that routine periodic fasting is good for your health. Fasting lowers your risk of coronary artery disease and diabetes, but also can cause significant changes in your blood cholesterol levels.
The discovery expands upon previous work that showed an association between fasting and reduced risk of coronary heart disease, a leading cause of death.
According to Eurekalert:
“This recent study also confirmed earlier findings about the effects of fasting on human growth hormone (HGH), a metabolic protein. HGH works to protect lean muscle and metabolic balance, a response triggered and accelerated by fasting. During the 24-hour fasting periods, HGH increased an average of 1,300 percent in women, and nearly 2,000 percent in men.”