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In reference to not having eaten. Indications: - overnight fast may reduce risk of breast cancer recurrence - fasting fewer than 13 hours per night associated with 36% increased risk for breast cancer recurrence, compared with longer overnight fasts [1] - longer overnight fasts also associated with lower HgbA1c - intermittent fasting affects general health indicators & slows or reverses aging 7 disease processes - early day fasting mobilizes fat tissue [4] Contraindications: - every other day fasting no better than daily calorie restriction for weight reduction & maintenance [2]

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  1. Marinac CR et al Prolonged Nightly Fasting and Breast Cancer Prognosis. JAMA Oncol. Published online March 31, 2016. PMID: 27032109 http://oncology.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2506710
  2. Trepanowski JF, Kroeger CM, Barnosky A et al Effect of Alternate-Day Fasting on Weight Loss, Weight Maintenance, and Cardioprotection Among Metabolically Healthy Obese Adults. A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med. Published online May 1, 2017. PMID: 28459931 http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2623528
  3. de Cabo R, Mattson MP Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease. N Engl J Med 2019; 381:2541-2551. Dec 26 PMID: 31881139 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1905136?query=TOC
  4. McCall B On-Demand' Fast Mobilizes Fat; Low-Carb Breakfast Stymies Hunger. Medscape - Oct 12, 2020. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/938967