Efectos metabólicos del ayuno intermitente en pacientes adultos con síndrome metabólico

Abstract

The metabolic syndrome includes several alterations that put life at risk, due to the relationship with different comorbidities and complications, currently intermittent fasting has emerged as a new dietary strategy. Being a new model, we want to expand the information, since we live in a globalized world where there is a tendency to imitate behaviors without knowing in depth the principles and impact of its application. Therefore, the general objective is to describe the metabolic effects of intermittent fasting in adult patients with metabolic syndrome. The methodology used for the present research work is framed within the framework of a narrative review was carried out through an advanced search in indexed databases such as Pubmed and Scopus with scientific articles were used from 2018 to 2023. According to the information analyzed, it was evidenced that the application of intermittent fasting caused four main metabolic effects that include weight loss, decrease in serum triglycerides, low density lipoproteins, insulin-glucose and blood pressure. Therefore, the application of fasting is a good alternative in patients with metabolic alterations; however, more studies with a significant population are required.