title: The health pros and cons of continuous versus intermittent calorie restriction: more questions than answers.
abstract: Beneficial effects on health of limiting food intake for certain periods of time have been recognized for a long time. While many diets can produce short-term weight loss, most fail to result in a long-lasting impact. Current data suggest that intermittent fasting may be beneficial for overall health and wellbeing. However, the lack of properly designed clinical studies makes it challenging to formulate evidence-based practice recommendations. Potential health risks of drastic changes in food intake are often ignored and might only be revealed after extensive follow-up. This review summarizes the popular intermittent dieting methods and their potential impact on fertility and reproduction.
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 12631 E 17th Avenue, B198-3, Aurora, CO 80045 United States. Electronic address: malgorzata.skaznik-wikiel@ucdenver.edu.
authors.forename: Malgorzata E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Skaznik-Wikiel
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 12631 E 17th Avenue, B198-3, Aurora, CO 80045 United States.
authors.forename: Alex J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Polotsky
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D031204:Caloric Restriction; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005215:Fasting / Q000502:physiology; D006262:Health; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life; D060728:Reproductive Health; D015431:Weight Loss / Q000502:physiology
keywords: Caloric restriction; Fertility; Intermittent fasting diet