Women should do shorter fasts than men to avoid disrupting hormones, a new book claims - but the reality is more complicated
INSIDER
2/1/2021
Advocates of intermittent fasting are claiming that women should do it differently than men.
Bulletproof CEO Dave Asprey says women can be more attuned to the effects, and should do shorter fasts.
Experts say there's isn't enough evidence yet that women are more or less susceptible to side effects.
As intermittent fasting has skyrocketed in popularity, more people are trying to maximize potential benefits like weight loss and energy, while avoiding side effects like hunger and muscle loss.