People with metabolic syndrome who follow intermittent fasting see a tiny but real drop in their triglyceride levels, which means their body is handling fat better.

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This study found that people with metabolic syndrome who tried intermittent fasting lowered their triglycerides by exactly 0.04 mmol/L — a small but real improvement — which matches the claim perfectly.

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DOI: 10.1155/2022/6999907

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