Intermittent fasting can slow down aging: three factors that help keep the body young. Fasting triggers biochemical changes in the body that have a positive effect on sugar and fat metabolism.

Regular intermittent fasting is particularly recommended for people with diabetes. Anyone who is fasting should make sure to drink enough, at least two liters per day. According to experts, up to five kilos of weight loss per week should be possible - with intermittent fasting. The following forms of intermittent fasting are known and recommended: 2-day diet, 5:2 diet, 16:8 diet and Alternate-Day-Fasting.