Can Women Fast Every Day Safely?
Daily intermittent fasting is safe for many women, but hormonal cycles mean a one-size-fits-all daily approach doesn't always work. Here's what the evidence suggests.
Many women start intermittent fasting with the intention of fasting every single day — the same 16-hour window, seven days a week, no exceptions. For some, this works beautifully. For others, it leads to fatigue, irregular periods, disrupted sleep, and a persistent sense that fasting is fighting against them. The reason for this divide is biology. Many women can fast every day safely. But "safely" depends on how long you fast, where you are in your hormonal cycle, and how…
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