When you go 16 hours without eating. As a result, it switches to using fat reserves for energy, converting triglycerides.
Into glycerol and fatty acids. After that, these substances undergo beta-oxidation, which aids in weight loss and the reduction of body fat.
2. Enhanced Sensitivity to Insulin
The hormone insulin, which controls blood sugar levels, is more sensitive to your body when you fast intermittently.
Better blood sugar regulation and a lower risk of type 2 diabetes result from increased insulin sensitivity, which makes it possible for glucose to enter cells more effectively.