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Apr 2020
25m 43s

Intermittent Fasting Part 3

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
About this episode

Today we feature part 3 of our series on the effects of intermittent fasting as we ask the question is fasting safe?

This episode features audio from Is Fasting Beneficial for Weight Loss?, Is Fasting for Weight Loss Safe?, and Alternate-Day Intermittent Fasting Put to the Test. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

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