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November 2021 PMID 34836202

Fasting Interventions for Stress, Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Elisa Berthelot, Damien Etchecopar-Etchart, Dimitri Thellier, Christophe Lancon, Laurent Boyer, Guillaume Fond

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What people are saying

The overall tone reflects a cautious optimism with posts like those suggesting fasting as a tool against stress and anxiety, alongside mentions of the gut's role in mood regulation. The use of phrases like 'may result' and references to ongoing debates show moderate engagement and interest, aligning with the moderate scores assigned.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the potential benefits of fasting for mental health, reflecting agreement with the positive findings of the publication.

InterestModerate interest

The interest is moderate due to mentions of fasting's role in stress, anxiety, and depression, though some posts are more general or focus on logistical aspects.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference the study directly and include supportive comments or calls for further exploration, indicating a reasonable level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the publication could influence future research or clinical practices related to fasting and mental health, demonstrating moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Fasting interventions have been found to be effective in reducing stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and body mass index, with no increased fatigue reported, based on a systematic review of 11 studies involving 1436 participants.
  • The analysis, focusing on high-quality randomized controlled trials, showed significant mental health improvements and indicated that fasting is safe even for patients with type 2 diabetes, with no evidence of publication bias or heterogeneity.
  • However, these findings are preliminary, and more research is needed, especially in psychiatric populations, to determine the most effective fasting methods and establish clearer clinical guidelines.
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@HisiaPsychology Avoid fasting? There is literature that supports fasting as a way to treat anxiety. 1. https://t.co/ccIOBkujNk 2. https://t.co/q9eUdtmc2d 3. https://t.co/OkRgPWkMtI

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Corinna Schulz
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To conclude, our study shows that ghrelin may play a role in the mood-enhancing effects of fasting (e.g., see https://t.co/M8ds5EHojZ), which highlights the potential of signals from the gut to improve key symptoms of depression. [10/11] https://t.co/6R2DDZIl4x

Dec 19, 2023 · 1 like · 569 followers View post →

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Corinna Schulz
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To conclude, our study shows that ghrelin may play a role in the mood-enhancing effects of fasting (e.g., see https://t.co/M8ds5EHojZ), which highlights the potential of signals from the gut to improve key symptoms of depression. [10/11] https://t.co/6R2DDZIl4x

Dec 19, 2023 · 1 like · 569 followers View post →
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@HisiaPsychology Avoid fasting? There is literature that supports fasting as a way to treat anxiety. 1. https://t.co/ccIOBkujNk 2. https://t.co/q9eUdtmc2d 3. https://t.co/OkRgPWkMtI

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