Intermittent fasting for weight loss, considered effective for weight loss, offers many benefits to the body. Apart from weight loss, it is considered beneficial for increasing energy levels in the body, improving metabolism, reducing inflammation and better gut health. But intermittent fasting also has many disadvantages.
Actually, it is having a profound effect on the brain, so much that it is causing harm to the body in many ways. This is causing weakness, headache and many psychological changes in the body, which many intermittent fasting people are not aware of. So if you are also doing intermittent fasting or are thinking of doing it, then first of all know these disadvantages.
Psychological effects of intermittent fasting
At intermittent fasting, the body may initially find it difficult to adjust to the changes it causes. These are such that when you suddenly stop eating for a long period of time, you are likely to experience some common side effects, such as high appetite, craving, headache, low energy, irritability and resentment etc.However, these symptoms are usually higher in the beginning and gradually decrease. But after a few days, the body realizes it and the body adopts it in a natural way. But some argue that intermittent fasting not only affects the body but can also affect the mind.
Disadvantages of intermittent
Mood swings
People become more aggressive when hungry, due to a hormone called neuropeptide Y. Therefore, if your stomach remains empty for hours, you are likely to feel irritated or angry. Mood swings can occur during the early days of intermittent fasting. In this case, do not be disturbed, drink plenty of water during the diet.
Tension
Consuming a restricted diet can release more stress hormones called cortisol into your body, which can make you feel anxious and stressed. If you feel this much, talk to your dietician.
