11. Improves Insulin Sensitivity

In addition to lowering insulin levels, intermittent fasting has been shown to dramatically improve insulin sensitivity and reverse insulin resistance. This is crucial for metabolic health and diabetes prevention.

Insulin resistance occurs when your cells stop responding properly to insulin, forcing the pancreas to overproduce it. This leads to chronically elevated insulin levels and disrupted blood sugar control. Intermittent fasting addresses insulin resistance at its root.

Studies show just 8-12 weeks of intermittent fasting can increase insulin sensitivity by 25-40%. As your cells regain sensitivity to insulin, your pancreas can relax insulin output, enabling stable blood sugar levels long-term.