The Claim
In a single case of ulcerative colitis, an eight-week intermittent fasting regimen with a 10:14 hour feeding-to-fasting ratio was associated with a modest increase in hematocrit (from 40.4% to 42.1%) and leukocyte count (from 7.4 to 8.6 × 10³/mL), with no significant change in hemoglobin or platelet levels.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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In one person with ulcerative colitis, following a 10-hour eating window and 14-hour fasting period for eight weeks was linked to a small rise in hematocrit and white blood cell count, while hemoglobin and platelet levels remained unchanged.
See the scientific wording
In a single case of ulcerative colitis, intermittent fasting (10/14) for eight weeks was associated with a modest increase in hematocrit (from 40.4% to 42.1%) and leukocyte count (from 7.4 to 8.6 × 10³/mL), with no change in hemoglobin or platelets.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Intermittent Fasting and Reduction of Inflammatory Response in a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis
A person with a gut inflammation disease tried eating only during a 10-hour window each day for two months, and their body seemed to calm down and work better — which matches what the claim says happened.
Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 1 supporting studies
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