Why Intermittent Fasting Is Different for Women (Most Get It Wrong)

Intermittent fasting for women is often considered dangerous or damaging to hormones, but what if the opposite is true? When done correctly, intermittent fasting can be one of the most powerful ways women can support their hormones.👉 Download Dr. Berg’s Free Daily Health Routine: https://drbrg.co/4x6sefaJust so you know, my full line of high-quality supplements is available on Amazon — search Dr. Berg Supplements. 0:00 Intermittent fasting for women0:19 Intermittent fasting, hormones, and research 1:15 Fasting and female hormones2:07 How to do intermittent fasting for women2:53 Intermittent fasting benefits explained3:39 Intermittent fasting and the menstrual cycle6:31 Intermittent fasting PCOS 7:00 Fasting for fertility7:59 Fasting and menopause10:06 Intermittent fasting thyroid health10:46 Fasting and stress 11:43 Intermittent fasting tips Watch these next for more about women's hormone health:▶️ https://youtu.be/1nAfTsObuwY▶️ https://youtu.be/NZI8qJjN2Qw▶️ https://youtu.be/LFWspXbN8jYDiscover how prolonged fasting can transform your health in this article: https://drbrg.co/4x78oQSMost women think intermittent fasting is dangerous or that it will wreck their hormones, but much of this concern is based on a faulty animal study.For women dealing with hormonal problems like PCOS, a sluggish thyroid, menopausal weight gain, or irregular periods, intermittent fasting can be especially beneficial. The caveat is that you have to gear your intermittent fasting plan to your specific biology. The protocol for a woman with PCOS will look different from the protocol for a woman going through menopause.To start intermittent fasting, you need a fasting window of 14 hours or greater. Many of the benefits of fasting are related to lowering insulin, which allows your body to tap into its fat reserves for fuel.When insulin is too high, androgens can become elevated and contribute to estrogen dominance and low progesterone. This can affect your mood and contribute to symptoms like facial hair and cystic acne.By lowering insulin, intermittent fasting can support hormone balance, fertility, and thyroid health and function and help reduce symptoms associated with menopause.If you’re wondering whether you’re following the right intermittent fasting pattern, go by how you feel.DATA:https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/02601060261467643 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9182756/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9507776/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12052274/ Dr. Eric Berg, DC, Bio:Dr. Berg, DC, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis and Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book "The Healthy Keto Plan" and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices but focuses on health education through social media.Follow Me on Social Media:YouTube: https://drbrg.co/drberg YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@drbergshortsKeto Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/@drbergketorecipesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericberg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericberg/ Spotify Podcast: 🎧 https://drbrg.co/DrBerg-SpotifyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbergofficial X: https://x.com/dr_ericbergDisclaimer:Dr. Eric Berg, DC, received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescri Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices