How Intermittent Fasting Affects Your Cells and HormonesIntermittent fasting is a dietary pattern that involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting. During the fasting periods, calorie intake is reduced or eliminated. This type of diet has been shown to have numerous health benefits, including weight loss, improved insulin sensitivity, and reduced inflammation. At the cellular level, intermittent fasting has been shown to increase autophagy, a process by which cells break down and recycle damaged proteins and organelles. This helps to reduce oxidative stress and improve