Intermittent Fasting (Extended Protocols)

Intermittent Fasting (Extended Protocols) like OMAD or 48-hour fasts spark controversy due to risks of disordered eating and muscle breakdown. One study found a 34% increase in hunger hormone ghrelin during 48-hour fasts, often overriding autophagy benefits. Compared to #1 Carnivore Diet, extended fasting poses greater hormonal disruption, particularly in women.