Common Intermittent Fasting Schedules
| Fasting Window | Schedule Breakdown | Common Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| 16:8 | 16 hours of unbroken fasting : 8 hour eating window | Increased focus |
| 14:10 | 14 hours of unbroken fasting : 10 hour eating window | Steady energy |
| 8:6 | 8 hours of unbroken fasting : 6 hour eating window | Deep ketosis |
| 20:4 | 20 hours of unbroken fasting : 4 hour eating window | Enhanced metabolism, Autophagy, Extreme caloric deficit |
| 5:2 | 5 days of unbroken fasting : 2 day eating window | Reduced caloric intake, Possible improved insulin sensitivity |
| Alternate Day Fasting | Fast every other day | Significantly reduced caloric intake, Supports weight loss |
Explore More Information From Reputable Sources
More external resources to aid you on beginning your intermittent fasting journey and help you structure it so that it safely works for you.
Harvard Health Publishing: Can intermittent fasting improve heart health?
Johns Hopkins Medicine: Intermittent Fasting: What is it, and how does it work?
Cleveland Clinic: What Intermittent Fasting Can Do for Your Heart