{"id":1758,"date":"2025-02-26T13:43:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T13:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drdevrajcardiac.com\/?p=1758"},"modified":"2025-02-26T13:43:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T13:43:56","slug":"unlock-the-power-of-intermittent-fasting-for-a-healthier-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drdevrajcardiac.com\/unlock-the-power-of-intermittent-fasting-for-a-healthier-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlock the Power of Intermittent Fasting for a Healthier Heart!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Prolonged fasting (over 24 hours) and intermittent fasting (e.g., 16:8 or alternate-day fasting) offer science-backed benefits for your heart:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why Fasting Works for Your Heart<br>1\ufe0f\u20e3 Better Blood Sugar Control: Fasting improves insulin sensitivity, reducing diabetes risk\u2014a major contributor to heart disease (AHA, 2021).<br>2\ufe0f\u20e3 Lowers Blood Pressure: Studies confirm fasting helps regulate blood pressure, promoting cardiovascular health (BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 2020).<br>3\ufe0f\u20e3 Encourages Fat Loss: Fasting promotes fat loss while preserving muscle, reducing cardiovascular risks (BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 2020).<br>4\ufe0f\u20e3 Reduces Inflammation: Fasting lowers inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6, protecting arteries (Cardiovascular Research, 2020).<br>5\ufe0f\u20e3 Boosts Metabolism: Helps the body process fats and sugars more efficiently, reducing metabolic strain on the heart (Harvard T.H. 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