The 4:3 intermittent fasting approach requires you to eat normally for four days and fast for the other three days of the week. Jump to Key Takeaways. Basic intermittent fasting requires you to take ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that a 4-week alternate-day fasting protocol showed significant reductions in body fat, but also muscle mass. Lumina/Stocksy Researchers report that alternate-day ...

Does the research on alternate-day fasting back the hype? This article was reviewed by Brian Tanzer, nutritionist and Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs at The Vitamin Shoppe. Alternate-day ...

New research shows that while four weeks of alternate-day fasting can quickly reduce body weight and fat, it also leads to a measurable loss of muscle, and adding a whey protein shake during fasting ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

Researchers report that alternate-day fasting can help reduce body mass and fat mass. However, they added that this type of eating plan can also lower a person’s muscle mass. Experts say alternate-day ...