Intermittent and periodic fasting: molecular mechanisms, health benefits and research challenges
Frontiers in nutrition · Liu Y et al. · Paper published 15 Sep 2026
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Intermittent and periodic fasting: molecular mechanisms, health benefits and research challenges
Liu Y, Guo H
Frontiers in nutrition · 15 Sep 2026 · Peer-reviewed
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