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What do you think of the fast diet 5:2 ?

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Risky: Doing a 500 calorie for 2 days and regular food intake for the rest of the five days can be risky since you are putting your body in jeopardy .there is currently no scientific evidence to support this way of losing weight See your Physcian first to discuss your options.

Answered 8/23/2014

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Dr. David Krulak answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Intermittent fasting: In the scientific literature, intermittent fasting with caloric restriction often yields equivalent benefits as traditional low-calorie diets in regard to fat mass, low energy, insulin sensitivity, and blood lipid profiles. The most effective weight loss plans and healthy life styles are ones that can be maintained, and these habits are not the same for everyone.

Answered 8/24/2014

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