IF

[Dlk93]

Can anyone elaborate on the failings of IF in terms of fat loss, muscle preservation/gain, etc.? Also, directing to studies, other sources would be nice. I've asking Jordan, but he seems to be fed up with the topic and not wanting to elaborate any further than saying "It's not optimal."

[MBasic]

here: The "Leangains" Intermittent Fasting Study Is Finally Here ? Stronger by Science

Reading all the pro and cons . . a big fat "MEH".

However, there were some interesting metabolic and hormonal effects of IF.

Testosterone and IGF-1 levels decreased, levels of several pro-inflammatory cytokines decreased, cortisol levels increased, insulin and blood glucose levels decreased, triglyceride levels decreased, T3 levels decreased and RER decreased slightly. Those are all things you’d expect to see in a calorie deficit.

don't know if I want my test levels to go down, even if a little tiny bit!