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Can intermittent fasting prevent cancer

2023-06-18 04:05:30
I do keto diet (high protein and fat, no carb) and only lunch and dinner. I do cardio and weight lifting training 3 times a week. Will this intermittent fasting prevent cancer?
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Hi Iam Thejeswar. Iam Medical and Hematooncologist. There is no concrete evidence that fasting prevents cancer. However healthy diet and regular physical activity reduce obesity and will prevent occurrence of certain cancer. Get going.

Answered2023-06-21 04:58:04

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No proven evidence to suggest that it will have an implication on cancer .

Answered2023-06-18 08:30:42

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