truth! Determining the eating period or IF can everyone do it? What precautions are there?
Nowadays, there are many tips and information about weight loss. One of the most popular methods isIntermittent Fasting or IF (IF) timing of eating Divided into times when you can eat and times when you don’t eat. By the time that is popular, such as eating for 8 hours, fasting for 16 hours, eating for 6 hours, fasting for 18 hours, eating for 5 hours, fasting for 19 hours, or adding more intervals, which doing IF has many suggestions on how good it is. But not everyone can do this. If you overdo it, it can cause harm to your body. For example, there is news about a 14-year-old girl losing weight by eating only 1 hour a day. together with choosing to eat flour low carb affecting the functioning of the body
Information from the Department of Health Advise those who want to do IF to choose the right time when the body still doesn’t need nutrients. as well as assessing the physical condition in terms of congenital disease The group that should be avoided consists of 1. Children younger than 18 years old because fasting for too long will inhibit hormones related to bone growth and elongation. 2. pregnant women breastfeeding woman Because fasting will affect the mother and the unborn child may be malnourished. Especially important nutrients like folate and iron. that affects the growth of the fetus and breastfeeding women Breast milk can lack important nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, which can affect your baby’s growth. 3. people with health problems such as stomach disease Because fasting for a long time will increase the acid in the stomach. As for people with diabetes, they need to be careful about their diet. If you fast for a long time, your blood sugar level is very low. Hypoglycemia can be dangerous. Including people with accumulated stress or patients with abnormal eating habits. Because abnormal eating behaviors are associated with mental states. In addition, people with working patterns or unstable daily life Women of reproductive age that may affect the menstrual cycle.
Asst. Prof. (Special) Dr. Siam Sirintornpanya, Head of Digestive Diseases Division Internal Medicine Rajavithi Hospital He told Hfocus that the people who need to be careful when doing IF are those who have stomach ulcers. Because the body will secrete stomach acid according to the duration of the meal. If there is an ulcer or bleeding in the stomach, it is not recommended because if it is a stomach ulcer and not eating for a long time, it may affect the body. For those who have underlying diseases and want to do IF, it is better to consult a doctor first.
In the case of doing IF to help solve the problem of irregular menstruation Thailand anti-fake news center The facts were investigated byDepartment of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health found that such issues It is misinformation by clarifying that the lack of menstruation is caused by many reasons. In case of reproductive age and sexual intercourse, pregnancy testing should be considered. if not pregnant Lack of menstruation can be caused by anovulation. This can be caused by many reasons, such as abnormal function and production of pituitary hormones, abnormal thyroid hormones, abnormal sex hormones, stress, strenuous exercise, abnormal changes in body weight. whether it is gaining weight quickly or losing weight rapidly, polycystic ovary, etc. It can also be caused by many other causes such as ovarian degeneration or premature cessation of function, fibrosis in the uterus. Intermittent fasting (IF) for weight loss If the cause of amenorrhea is chronic anovulation, which is primarily caused by excess weight and high body fat mass Once the weight loss goal is met, it may actually return to ovulation and normalize menstrual cycles. But if there are other causes, it may not be able to return to normal menstruation, so in women with amenorrhea. or irregular menstruation It is advisable to see a doctor for a detailed history, physical examination, and internal examination. drew blood for laboratory testing and ultrasound to assess the uterus and ovaries according to indications to determine the cause and proceed with appropriate treatment.
For groups without health problems who want to start using the IF method Department of Health It is recommended that you should practice and have the following precautions: 1. Those who start a 12-hour fast by postponing their first meal for 12 hours from the last meal of the previous day and then gradually postpone it by an hour for the next week. 2. Should start by refraining from breakfast. Because if you skip dinner It may be easier to wake up hungry. 3. Able to exercise during IF as usual 4. Fasting time should be allocated to suit daily activities. taking into account the working time 5. When we become more proficient, we can adjust the fasting style as appropriate. 6. Must consume food to get enough energy and nutrients that the body needs. 7. Drink a lot of water. 8. If you can’t take it, don’t force it because if your body Not ready, it may cause negative effects on health, and 9. Each person’s physical condition is different. should study the information thoroughly or consult a specialist Including a physical examination always.
Bureau of Nutrition, Department of Health Giving additional advice that doing IF in some cases may not be a suitable method. You should change your behavior, stop eating unhealthy food, such as oily food, fried food, desserts, crispy snacks, and reduce salty or sodium. Reduce sweetness, especially sugar. Choose foods that are low in calories, high in protein, such as whole grains, lean meats. Because it contains less fat and is easily digested. Turn to choose a menu of boiled, steamed, grilled and add vegetables and fruits to every meal will help the body get vitamins, minerals, exercise regularly. and drink clean water Including getting enough rest for at least 8 hours in order to take care of health as a sustainable health behavior.
Doing IF fasting to lose weight It is an alternative to health care. but should be studied thoroughly Choose a way that is suitable for each person’s body. and do not resist too much to achieve sustainable healthy results
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