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Can intermittent fasting slow metabolism?

Short answer

Short daily fasting does not automatically ruin metabolism, but extreme restriction can backfire.

Step by step

1
Avoid extreme jumps.
2
Eat enough nutrition in the eating window.
3
Watch energy, sleep, and mood.
Example

If a fasting plan makes normal life worse, it needs changing.

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Can intermittent fasting slow metabolism?

Short daily fasting does not automatically ruin metabolism, but extreme restriction can backfire.

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