Does Intermittent Fasting Increase Heart Attack Risk 91%?

Does Intermittent Fasting Increase Heart Attack Risk 91%?

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The video discusses the popular belief in the health benefits of intermittent fasting, comparing it to the public's enthusiasm for vitamin D. It critiques a recent study that claims a 91% increased risk of cardiovascular disease from intermittent fasting, highlighting the lack of peer-reviewed data and potential biases. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding absolute risk over relative risk and cautions against taking nutrition data at face value due to its complexity and the potential for misinterpretation. It concludes by stressing the difference between correlation and causation in scientific studies.

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What does the text suggest about the interpretation of relative risk versus absolute risk in the context of the study?

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What are the limitations of the study mentioned in the text regarding self-reported data?

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