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Research Papers
Plain-English summaries of real clinical research on intermittent fasting and prolonged fasting, sourced from PubMed.
Does Intermittent Fasting Help Menopause Night Sweats?
A 2025 Nutrients trial of 54 menopausal women found 16:8 fasting plus exercise cut overall symptoms more than exercise alone — but not hot flashes or night sweats.
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We Asked 3,108 People How Fasting Changed Their Mood — 84% of Fasters Said Better
In a poll of 3,108 people, 84% of those who fast said fasting plus healthy eating improved their mood; only 5% said it got worse. Full numbers inside.
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We Asked 4,199 People What Actually Worked — 89% Gave the Same Answer
In a poll of 4,199 people, 89% said fasting plus eating well gave them better results than any diet they had tried. Full numbers and what they really mean.
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