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People with metabolic syndrome who follow intermittent fasting see a small drop in their HDL (good) cholesterol, which might not be ideal for heart health.

Scientific Claim

Intermittent fasting reduces HDL cholesterol by 0.06 mmol/L in adults with metabolic syndrome over interventions averaging 3 months, indicating a small but statistically significant decline in 'good' cholesterol.

Original Statement

“HDL level decreased by 0.06 mmol/L (95% CIs: −0.09; −0.02)”

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Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

definitive

Can make definitive causal claims

Assessment Explanation

The effect is statistically significant and derived from RCTs. The claim accurately reports the direction and magnitude of the effect without overstatement.

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Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
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The study looked at how intermittent fasting affects cholesterol and blood sugar, but it didn’t measure 'good' cholesterol (HDL) at all — so we can’t say if it goes up, down, or stays the same.

Source Study

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Score: 39
DOI: 10.1155/2022/6999907

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