New study shows intermittent fasting helps cure memory loss
Study, conducted on mice by University of California, found that mice fed on a timed schedule with a 12-hour eating window had better memory
SACRAMENTO, California – A new study has found that intermittent fasting can help fight dementia, or Alzheimer’s disease. Intermittent fasting is a dietary pattern that alternates between periods of eating and fasting.
The study, conducted on mice by University of California, found that mice fed on a timed schedule with a 12-hour eating window had better memory.
They were found to have better memory and lower brain amyloid protein levels than those who ate without interruption.
The researchers believe that intermittent fasting may help improve circadian rhythms, which are disrupted in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
The circadian rhythm is the body’s internal clock that regulates sleep-wake cycles, metabolism, and other bodily functions.
The results of the study suggest that intermittent fasting may be a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, but more research is needed to confirm these findings in humans.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It begins with mild memory loss and then leads to loss of the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to the environment.