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. 2013 May 14;185(8):E321-2.
doi: 10.1503/cmaj.109-4437. Epub 2013 Mar 25.

Intermittent fasting: the next big weight loss fad

Intermittent fasting: the next big weight loss fad

Roger Collier. CMAJ. .
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Advocates for intermittent fasting suggest that periodically going through stretches when you drink plenty of water or other calorie-free drinks, but abstain from eating, can improve health.