The Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Brain and Cognitive Function.

Jip Gudden, Alejandro Arias Vasquez, Mirjam Bloemendaal

September 2021 Nutrients

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Overall, the digital discussions reveal a balanced interest in the biological mechanisms and potential benefits of intermittent fasting, supported by references to biochemical pathways and clinical evidence. The tone varies from curiosity to cautious optimism, with posts mentioning specific effects like cellular and circadian mechanisms and highlighting ongoing research efforts, illustrating moderate engagement and perceived impact on future research directions.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings, with some highlighting specific benefits to brain health and mechanisms of fasting, but there is also some skepticism about definitive effects on cognition.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, referencing various pathways, mechanisms, and implications for neurological conditions, indicating a genuine interest.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Many responses mention detailed biochemical pathways, clinical benefits, and ongoing reviews, reflecting a thoughtful level of engagement rather than superficial comments.

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Impact
 Moderate level of impact

The discussions suggest the research could influence future studies and health practices by focusing on neurobiological benefits and mechanisms, though some posts remain cautious about conclusive effects.

Social Mentions

YouTube

6 Videos

Bluesky

2 Posts

Twitter

56 Posts

Blogs

5 Articles

News

45 Articles

Metrics

Video Views

3,113

Total Likes

296

Extended Reach

236,119

Social Features

114

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Abstract Synopsis

  • Intermittent fasting (IF), which involves alternating periods of calorie restriction with normal eating, shows promising neurobiological benefits in animal studies, potentially influencing brain health through metabolic, cellular, and circadian mechanisms.
  • Current clinical evidence indicates that IF can improve symptoms and disease progression in conditions like epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, and multiple sclerosis, while animal research suggests possible benefits for diseases such as Parkinson’s, stroke, autism, and mood disorders.
  • Future research needs to clarify if IF benefits are consistent regardless of age or obesity, and should focus on long-term impacts, variations in fasting protocols, nutrient intake, and conducting more rigorous studies like randomized controlled trials.]