Who should not try intermittent fasting?
Quick answer
Intermittent fasting is not for everyone, including children, teens, pregnant or breastfeeding people, people with type 1 diabetes on insulin, and people with eating disorder history.
Step by step
01 Check whether you are in a higher-risk group.
02 Ask a healthcare professional if unsure.
03 Choose non-fasting habits if fasting is not appropriate.
The longer answer
Johns Hopkins specifically lists groups who should not try intermittent fasting, and Mayo adds caution for eating disorders, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and people at high risk of bone loss and falls.
Tip
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Common mistake
Trying to sell fasting to everyone.
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Safety note
This is health-related educational content. Stop fasting and seek medical advice for severe, recurring, or concerning symptoms; do not fast against professional guidance.
This is health-related educational content. Stop fasting and seek medical advice for severe, recurring, or concerning symptoms; do not fast against professional guidance.
