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Table 5 Types of fasting [34,35,36,37,38]

From: Egyptian practical guidance in hypertriglyceridemia management 2021

Alternate day fasting

3 to 4 days/week, consumption of < 25% of energy needs during a 24-h period

Periodic fasting

Fasting 1 or 2 days/week

Time restricted eating

Food intake is limited to a specific window of time each day