India, June 11 -- Intermittent fasting is a popular dietary approach often adopted for quicker weight loss. It involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting, with the 16:8 method, 16 hours of fasting followed by an 8-hour eating window, being the most common. Beyond aiding weight loss, intermittent fasting has been linked to improved insulin sensitivity, reduced inflammation, and better metabolic health. Also read | Fitness coach shares 5 major side effects of intermittent fasting: Digestive discomfort to slow metabolism and more

But there's more to such diet trends than just aiding weight loss. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, neurologist Dr Praveen Gupta said, "Diet trends can also help to improve brain health and prevent or...