The effect of intermittent fasting on women differs from men due to hormonal differences. While men benefit directly, women need a more deliberate and gradual approach to avoid hormonal disruptions.
Why is fasting different for women?
Women are more sensitive to severe dietary restrictions. The female body is programmed to maintain fertility and severe fasting may be interpreted as a threat and disrupt hormones to conserve energy for reproduction.
Potential impacts on women
- Disruption or interruption of the menstrual cycle
- Disruption of ovarian hormones
- Costume