Is a 12 hour fast considered intermittent fasting? The beginner's guide to the 12:12 method
                                
                                
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                                Studies confirm that fasting for at least 12 hours is sufficient to initiate key metabolic changes within the body. For this reason, a 12 hour fast is considered intermittent fasting, and it serves as a scientifically-backed starting point for newcomers.