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@article{183378,
        author = {Aman Tiwari and Vikas Kumar Sahu and Lallu ram pradhan},
        title = {Effect of Intermittent Fasting on Body Composition, Metabolism, and Athletic Performance in Indian Athletes},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {1221-1223},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183378},
        abstract = {Intermittent fasting (IF), a dietary approach alternating between fasting and eating windows, has gained widespread attention for its potential benefits in fat loss, metabolic enhancement, and overall athletic performance. This review analyzes the specific effects of IF on Indian athletes, a group with unique cultural, nutritional, and religious practices. The paper evaluates how IF influences fat mass reduction, lean muscle retention, insulin sensitivity, and energy utilization during different types of sports. Findings show that while IF can be an effective strategy for improving body composition and metabolic markers, its success is dependent on sport type, meal quality, hydration, and timing. Personalization is essential for ensuring that IF strategies align with both training goals and traditional dietary customs. The paper concludes that IF, when properly managed, can be a useful nutritional strategy for Indian athletes across disciplines.},
        keywords = {Intermittent fasting, metabolism, athletic performance, Indian athletes, Ramadan fasting},
        month = {August},
        }