Context: Intermittent fasting, a new-age dietary concept derived from an age-old tradition, involves repetitive cycles of fasting/calorie restriction and eating.
Objective: We aim to take a deep dive into the biological responses to intermittent fasting, delineate the disease-modifying and cognitive effects of intermittent fasting, and also shed light on the possible side effects.
Methods: Numerous and studies were reviewed, followed by an in-depth analysis, and compilation of their implications in health and disease.