Intermittent Fasting: An Emerging Approach as an Inflammatory Control Strategy

Abstract

To investigate the application and effect of intermittent fasting (IF) in promoting health, reducing body weight, reducing inflammation and improving metabolic health. As a dietary intervention, IF affects the metabolic and endocrine responses of the body by limiting the time of food intake. Different types of IF such as time-limited fasting (TRF), alternate day fasting (ADF) and periodic fasting (PF) are discussed, as well as their respective biological mechanisms. Emphasis was placed on the analysis of the effect of IF on reducing the level of inflammation in the body, especially its role in reducing inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein and tumor necrosis factor-α. At the same time, the application cases of IF in fat reduction and cardiovascular health improvement were also reviewed. Although current research shows the positive effects of IF in many ways, more research is needed on its long-term effects, individual differences and safety. As a multi-faceted dietary intervention strategy, intermittent fasting's application potential in modern public health management deserves further exploration.