Intermittent Fasting Increases Death Risk From Heart Disease By 91%: Study

For people with existing cardiovascular disease, an eating window of eight to 10 hours was linked with a 66 per cent higher risk of death from heart disease or stroke. 

The study found that if a person eats only during an eight-hour window, and fasts for the rest of the day, they have a 91 per cent higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease, compared to an individual who eats across 12 to 16 hours in a day.  ( Image Source :Getty/ABP Live )

Intermittent fasting is an extremely popular practice in today's age, especially among fitness enthusiasts and those aiming to lose weight. People may follow different patterns of intermittent fasting, but in each case, it is important to seek professional advice. While speculations of incorrectly practised intermittent fasting being detrimental to health were always rife, a new study provides quantitative evidence to the potential health risks of this practice. The results of the preliminary