Director Zhao Dong from the Endocrine Metabolism and Immunological Diseases Center of Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Luhe Hospital
Regular dieting, fasting, and fasting may lead to short-term weight loss, but there may be certain health risks, and these methods need to be approached scientifically. First, let’s look at regular dieting. Dieting needs to be done scientifically and under the guidance of a doctor or a professional. Second, for fasting and fasting, even more caution is needed. We should not only focus on the weight loss they bring but also overlook the adverse effects they may have on our bodies. An important study shows that prolonged fasting can increase mental and brain stress levels. An increase in stress index leads to a series of adverse changes, such as immune system disorder causing decreased immunity and an increase in inflammatory indicators in the body that may lead to an increased incidence of cardiovascular diseases.
It is particularly emphasized that fasting is not suitable for all groups of people, especially pregnant women, breastfeeding women, children, the elderly, and those with severe chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and gastrointestinal diseases. Even for suitable groups, it should be done under strict medical guidance to avoid going astray. In general, it is advisable to avoid such unscientific eating patterns and control weight through a balanced diet.
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Author| Zhao Dong (Director of the Endocrine Metabolism and Immunological Diseases Center at Capital Medical University Affiliated Beijing Luhe Hospital)
Editor| Zhang Ying Proofreader| Wang Yu
Reviewer| Ye Dong
