Does Fasting raise risk of Death?? | Fact-checking headlines

Headlines this week reported a link between Intermittent Fasting and 91% higher risk of dying of heart disease. Let´s look at the evidence and its implications. Does fasting raise risk of dying of cardiovascular disease?

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0:00 Headlines
1:27 New study
3:45 Smoking, race & food quality
5:18 Stress?
6:04 Muscle mass
7:20 Breakfast skipping
11:12 Takeaways
12:43 Time of eating

[monikarathbone]

I'm 76, started at age 70 with intermittend fasting, fasting from 16 to 18 hrs fasting, lost 70+ pounds, lost my high blood pressure, lost my borderline blood sugar and work out about 5hrs - my average bmi is 24+. Breakfast for me is around 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. I sleep good according to my fitbit for 6- hrs and feel better than I did at 56. Eat chicken meat or fish about 3-4 times a week and lots of fruit and vegetables - no alcohol and do not smoke. do not eat after 6 pm

[Linda-ev]

I started 18/6 IF in November, increased my exercise, continued eating healthy low carb/sugar & lost my final 20lbs (total loss 44). This has resulted in remission of my decade long type 2 diabetes! My BMI is 20.6, BP perfectly normal, RHR decreased to 62 from 75, off my diabetes meds, increased muscle mass (weights)...all this as a 63 yo woman! I am never looking back as this is my lifestyle forever, as I am healthier than I've ever been. Thank you for your review! The health benefits for me have been huge with ALL the changes, including IF.

[cwj]

I don't eat breakfast, because I am not in the least bit hungry, so the food consumption timeframe for me is noon to seven. I don't have high blood pressure, diabetes, over weight issues, or high cholesterol. I'm a senior citizen, fit and trim, work out, and eat healthfully.

[brandonyoung]

Been using IF for 10 years. It’s made gaining fat very difficult. I think we will be fine

[shrinkdad]

I really like this guy. He's fun to listen to, doesn't talk down to us, and really really knows his stuff.

[matheuscecilio]

I was waiting for your contribution on this subject! Excellent as always

[motherblank]

Gil- many thanks for continuing to inject reason and science into nutrition discussions.🙏 You’re the best!!

[carlr]

As I understand it, the people were assigned to the groups "8h" etc. based solely based on a questionnaire of when they recalled eating for the last two days years before filling out the questionnaire. Did they continue to eat in the same pattern for the next 8 years? There is no way to know.

[JennWatson]

I love fasting!
I'm 100 lbs down because of fasting!
Thank you!

[mcc]

I'm fasting for 4 years now. Never felt better .

[hassb]

Hope this channel keeps growing. We need rational people interpreting science.

[realandsurreal]

You've taught us well that correlation does not equal causation! When I saw the headlines of this study I was hoping you would do a video about it. Thanks Dr. Gil!

[LeonCouch]

Thank you for addressing this question, at the request of your many viewers. I have my own field of study and work to maintain--rather than fully investigating every item in the "news"--It seems irresponsible of the media to have hyped this poster to this level. So, i appreciate the time you took to put it in context for people who have limited time and yet care sincerely about their health. The review of how to understand and evaluate medical news is also good. In the end, im concluding that some newswriters care more about eyeballs than us, the readers.

[ssiddarth]

Was hoping that you'd cover this, and as usual you didn't disappoint. Thanks Doc

[reallyanotheruser]

The biggest limiting factor is probably still how well you can stick with a healthy diet

[DammikaW]

Thank you Dr. Carvalho for putting all this frenzy in context bringing sanity into the whole issue.
Posters! Huh.

[trumpetingangel]

Thanks, as always! Whenever the media go into a frenzy, I know to look at what you're said!

[esotericsolitaire]

I once fasted for two days and broke my fast with an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet. For three hours afterwards, my heart felt like it was trying to come out of my chest, and my pulse rate was 103 bpm, even with no activity.
That scared me enough to investigate the correct way to break fast. It really did feel like I was going to die.

[Scdoo]

Thanks for another calm sensible analysis.

[Arugula]

Thank you for lending a scientific perspective and interpretation of the poster presentation. I love your ability to bring statistical findings down to the level a lay person can understand. Great job! Worth listening to you!