Obes Res March 2005 PMID 15833943

Glucose tolerance and skeletal muscle gene expression in response to alternate day fasting.

Leonie K Heilbronn, Anthony E Civitarese, Iwona Bogacka, Steven R Smith, Matthew Hulver, Eric Ravussin

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Overall, the digital discussions reflect a moderate level of curiosity and concern, with some posts citing specific research findings such as blood sugar control and hormonal effects, suggesting an understanding of complex biological responses. The tone varies from cautious to inquisitive, emphasizing the relevance of gender differences and underlying biological mechanisms.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Most discussions seem cautious or neutral, with some emphasizing the varying effects on men and women, rather than outright disagreement.

InterestModerate interest

Posts indicate a curiosity about the topic, especially regarding differences in fasting effects on women versus men.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific aspects like insulin resistance, gene expression, and hormonal impacts, showing moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations highlight an awareness that this research could influence health and fasting practices, though there's no consensus on definitive impacts.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how 3 weeks of alternate day fasting affected glucose tolerance and skeletal muscle gene expression in nonobese men and women, finding that women showed a slight impairment in glucose response, while men did not.
  • Despite some changes in glucose response, gene analysis showed no significant effects on genes related to mitochondrial biogenesis or fatty acid transport, though SIRT1 expression increased, suggesting potential improvements in stress resistance.
  • Overall, alternate day fasting may negatively impact glucose tolerance in nonobese women but not in men, with limited effects on muscle gene pathways but possible benefits for cellular stress resistance.]

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tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

https://t.co/SxUcJQALXb プチ断食の男女差はいくつか確認されている 2005年の研究 3週間の日替わり断食を試したところ女性だけ善玉コレステロールが増え、男性だけ中性脂肪が減った 20人の女性が3週間の日替わり断食を行ったがインスリン抵抗性の改善はみられず耐糖能は悪化 https://t.co/uvz7HwUF6u

Sep 18, 2022 · 1 like · 179 followers View post →
Jess Van Den
@JessVanDen · X

Reading more research, it seems that IF and fasting in general can actually be detrimental to women! I'd love to hear you do a follow up on this @hubermanlab. https://t.co/goEDckmHXq https://t.co/AbRoollkHD https://t.co/r9IU1QYMpy

Jan 1, 2022 · 4,749 followers View post →
Magnus af Silfverstjert
@Magnus31110521 · X

@JacobGudiol @BjorklundVictor @Lerkungen @rmpigeon1 Glucose tolerance and skeletal muscle gene expression in response to alternate day fasting. https://t.co/8glw0XY2gG

Dec 13, 2019 · 1,085 followers View post →
Roberts Guļāns
@robertsgulans · X

@just1birdcherry @MatissJekabsons Tas tikai parāda cik pavirši jūs izlasījāt tikai virsrakstus un mētāties varonīgi atcirst

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tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

https://t.co/SxUcJQALXb プチ断食の男女差はいくつか確認されている 2005年の研究 3週間の日替わり断食を試したところ女性だけ善玉コレステロールが増え、男性だけ中性脂肪が減った 20人の女性が3週間の日替わり断食を行ったがインスリン抵抗性の改善はみられず耐糖能は悪化 https://t.co/uvz7HwUF6u

Sep 18, 2022 · 1 like · 179 followers View post →
Johan Fors
@JohanForsX · X

@mc926 @evilriver Fasting promotes blood sugar control by reducing insulin resistance: https://t.co/YDnoAk8727 https://t.co/CQxlbcXlNb https://t.co/KsOoEsCu80

May 25, 2022 · 3 followers View post →
Yo
@Yozla_ · X

@StaMislisKoJe https://t.co/p2Wb9J08dL (pacovi) https://t.co/HX6ErrZS7d (muškarci i žene) https://t.co/VfC4xMPDYm (uticaj na hipotalamus) https://t.co/ggvWwhrac5 (uticaj na mikrobiom) S obzirom da je nova tema, nema dovoljno istraživanja na ljudima koja pokrivaju sva pitanja

Mar 23, 2022 · 1 like · 5,173 followers View post →
Jess Van Den
@JessVanDen · X

Reading more research, it seems that IF and fasting in general can actually be detrimental to women! I'd love to hear you do a follow up on this @hubermanlab. https://t.co/goEDckmHXq https://t.co/AbRoollkHD https://t.co/r9IU1QYMpy

Jan 1, 2022 · 4,749 followers View post →
Roberts Guļāns
@robertsgulans · X

@just1birdcherry @MatissJekabsons Tas tikai parāda cik pavirši jūs izlasījāt tikai virsrakstus un mētāties varonīgi atcirst

May 20, 2021 · 258 followers View post →
Ayuno Intermitente ⏰
@ayuno_intermit · X

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Dec 11, 2020 · 81 followers View post →
Magnus af Silfverstjert
@Magnus31110521 · X

@JacobGudiol @BjorklundVictor @Lerkungen @rmpigeon1 Glucose tolerance and skeletal muscle gene expression in response to alternate day fasting. https://t.co/8glw0XY2gG

Dec 13, 2019 · 1,085 followers View post →