Question 1

i'm not sure but is intermittent fasting unhealthy for teen girls?

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Generally speaking..: Participation in fad diets like these are concerning behaviors for teenage girls.  They may also lead to other health problems or be symptoms of psychological concerns.  Dietary concerns like these should be discussed with your child and your child's doctor.

Question 2

can i go into ketosis by intermittent fasting? if not how can i go into ketosis?

Accepted Answer

: Yes IF will lower your insulin level and allow fat breakdown (lipolysis). Diets which restrict carbohydrate intake also will cause ketosis.

Question 3

i'm trying intermittent fasting to reduce body fat percentage, is this a good idea?

Accepted Answer

Yes but: You have to be careful and do it right.  You don't want to get malnourished and you don't want to eat heavily after fasting because that will result in "dumping syndrome" where the food just goes through you.  You also don't want to slow your metabolism - the goal is to keep the metabolism high while periodically starving it.  Check out an article in the atlantic from last year.

Question 4

i've started intermittent fasting 2 days ago but today i rode that it is not so good for teens?should i give it a try 1 month to see how it works?

Accepted Answer

No: Fasting is not recommended for anyone, but as a "still growing" teen it is especially detrimental. Depriving your body of regular nutrition causes changes in the hormonal environment within your body that can have longterm negative impact your health. Eating healthy, appropriately portioned meals/snacks on a regular basis, staying hydrated and reg exercise are all important for your overall health

Question 5

can i drink hot ginger water while i'm in intermittent fasting? it will break my fast? thank you

Accepted Answer

Ginger : It’s fine, you can drink it while fasting, ginger is a fat burner.

Question 6

i heard intermittent fasting eliminates all the toxins from the body, does that eliminate dht as well?

Accepted Answer

We're self-cleaning: Humans, designed or evolved over millions of years, are self-cleaning. That means we should eat what we are designed to eat, and our bodies will clear out unneeded materials without help. No special fasting is needed (and don't believe too strongly in wild ideas about "toxins"). Proper diet, enough exercise, and a healthy mind should suffice.

Question 7

will i lose weight with intermittent fasting while eating 1200cl a day? want to loss at least 30lbs by summer 5'3 217lbs

Accepted Answer

Not a good plan: Intermittent fasting may not be a good plan, because every time you do that, you slow your metabolism.  You want to increase muscle also -- not lose it as you can through fasting.  Muscle burns more calories to maintain, than fat does.  Working with a nutritionist and trainer (they could be the same person) can help you develop an individualized program to lose the weight.

Question 8

i heard intermittent fasting can boost your hgh level. does that mean i can grow taller by intermittent fasting if i get the right nutrition?

Accepted Answer

No data: No articles on GH levels and intermittent fasting in humans in PubMed. Caveat Emptor. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 9

i am interested in intermittent fasting (looking to do a 5 day fast). i already practice time-restricted feeding during the weekdays (22 hours fasting / 2 hours feeding), but i am a little concerned about doing this given my current bmi. what recommendati

Accepted Answer

Fasting:  We don't know what your BMI is.  Consider adding in this information and re-asking.

Question 10

is intermittent fasting safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are healthy, and make sure you drink enough water.  If you have any medical conditions, you should consult your physician first.

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Can i go into ketosis by intermittent fasting? if not how can i go into ketosis?

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I'm trying intermittent fasting to reduce body fat percentage, is this a good idea?

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I've started intermittent fasting 2 days ago but today i rode that it is not so good for teens?should i give it a try 1 month to see how it works?

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Can i drink hot ginger water while i'm in intermittent fasting? it will break my fast? thank you

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I heard intermittent fasting eliminates all the toxins from the body, does that eliminate dht as well?

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Will i lose weight with intermittent fasting while eating 1200cl a day? want to loss at least 30lbs by summer 5'3 217lbs

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I heard intermittent fasting can boost your hgh level. does that mean i can grow taller by intermittent fasting if i get the right nutrition?

A member asked:

I am interested in intermittent fasting (looking to do a 5 day fast). i already practice time-restricted feeding during the weekdays (22 hours fasting / 2 hours feeding), but i am a little concerned about doing this given my current bmi. what recommendati

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Is intermittent fasting safe?

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