How fasting can dramatically reduce symptoms of stomach condition

"Intermittent fasting within an eight-hour window can significantly reduce symptoms of Crohn's disease, a new study has found. Crohn's disease, according to the NHS, is a long-term condition where part of the gut becomes inflamed. It cannot currently be cured and the common symptoms include: diarrhoea, blood or mucus in your poo and stomach pain. Researchers at the University of Calgary found that time-restricted feeding can reduce disease activity by 40 per cent and halve abdominal discomfort in over 12 weeks in people living with Crohn's disease."

"Participants of the clinical trial, funded by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, followed the intermittent fasting schedule by eating for 8 hours a day and fasting for the remaining 16 hours, without any instructions to cut calories. On average, the subjects lost an average of about 5.5 pounds during the study, while those in the control group gained roughly 3.7 pounds. Blood tests also showcased notable improvements in inflammation and immune function."

The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across issues from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech, producing documentaries like 'The A Word' and soliciting donations to fund journalists while keeping reporting free of paywalls. A clinical trial at the University of Calgary tested time-restricted feeding for people with Crohn's disease, requiring an eight-hour eating window and 16-hour fasts without calorie restriction. Over 12 weeks this regimen reduced disease activity by about 40 percent, halved abdominal discomfort, produced average weight loss of roughly 5.5 pounds compared with control gains, and improved blood markers of inflammation and immune function.

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