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Several animal based studies have been completed over the past few years to measure the dietary potential of intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting (IF) is the term given to the alteration of active eating periods within the day. It can be a form of reduced-calorie dieting but pertains entirely to when the metabolism is activated during the day for digestion. The changes to eating habits on a regular basis do not have to be severe or absolutely restrictive to see benefits to cardiovascular health, such as improved glucose metabolism, reduced inflammation, and reduced blood pressure. Studies have shown that implementing an intermittent fasting regimen "[preserves] energy supply to vital organs and tissues... [and] powerfully activates cell-protective and cellular repair pathways, including autophagy, mitochondrial biogenesis and antioxidant defenses, which may promote resilience to cellular stress." The metabolic impacts of intermittent fasting can help repair tissues over time and lend to age-resistant immune responses, but more trials in humans are necessary to understand all the benefits and shortcomings of IF.

Studies have shown that implementing an intermittent fasting regimen "[preserves] energy supply to vital organs and tissues... [and] powerfully activates cell-protective and cellular repair pathways, including autophagy, mitochondrial biogenesis and antioxidant defenses, which may promote resilience to cellular stress." Intermittent fasting is considered to have anti-aging properties because of these metabolic responses and protective qualities, similar to the ketogenic diet.

Ketogenic diets (KD's) increase the presence of ketones in the blood, which is an acid created by the body when fat is broken down directly rather than using glucose for energy. In diabetic individuals, this can be incredibly harmful, but with non-diabetic individuals, Ketosis can be a form of blood-sugar management in the short-term. The diet reduces tryglicerides in the body which is a marker for increased risk of cardiovascular disease, but KD's also increases presence of low-densitiy lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) which is known as the form of cholesterol that creates plaque buildup on arterial walls and can contribute to cardiovascular issues long-term.