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. 2013 Jun 11;185(9):E363-4.
doi: 10.1503/cmaj.109-4451. Epub 2013 Apr 8.

Intermittent fasting: the science of going without

Roger Collier

Intermittent fasting: the science of going without

Roger Collier. CMAJ. .
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There is a large body of evidence that suggests fasting can benefit both the body and brain, but most research has been conducted on animals, such as mice. Researchers studying fasting are calling for more human studies.
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