Tag: Daily fasting hours

According to Johns Hopkins neuroscientist Mark Mattson, our bodies evolved to go without food for many hours, which is a key concept behind intermittent fasting. Fasting for an optimal number of hours daily can trigger important metabolic shifts, but the ideal duration depends on individual health goals and lifestyle.

According to a 2022 review, participants doing intermittent fasting lost an average of 0.8–13% of their baseline body weight, highlighting its potential for weight loss. But what is the optimal hours to fast daily, and how do you choose the right schedule for your body?