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BodyFast Intermittent Fasting App

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Key Facts
Industry Digital health and fitness sector
Initial release 2017
Based in Munich, Germany
Operating systems iOS, Android
Available in EN, DE, ES, FR, PT, IT
Founders Matthias Schmeißer, Patrick Hammer
Services Personalized fasting plans, progress tracking tools, educational resources
Website BodyFast official website

BodyFast is a Munich-based intermittent fasting mobile app company that offers features like personalized fasting plans, tracking tools, and educational resources related to fasting, weight loss, health, and wellbeing.

The app operates on a freemium model, providing both free and premium options for users interested in incorporating intermittent fasting into their routines.[1]

History

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The development of BodyFast started in 2016, with the app officially launching in December 2017. The company was founded by Matthias Schmeißer and Patrick Hammer and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.[2]

Available on both iOS and Android, BodyFast has reached a global audience and is accessible in multiple languages.[3][4]

Scientific Background

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The BodyFast method is based on research on intermittent fasting, a dietary practice studied for its potential benefits related to weight management, metabolic health, and general wellbeing.[5]

Research on intermittent fasting has examined its positive effects on health conditions such as obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome.[6][7][8]

References

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  1. ^ Meier, Damian (2022). "Intervallfasten: 3 App-Empfehlungen für größeren Erfolg". Focus Online.
  2. ^ "About us | BodyFast App | We ❤️ fasting | Lose weight the healthy way, without a diet". 2020-05-23. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  3. ^ "‎BodyFast: Intermittent Fasting". App Store. 2024-10-10. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  4. ^ "BodyFast: Intermittent Fasting - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  5. ^ "The Science Behind Intermittent Fasting". 2019-03-16. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
  6. ^ Cioffi, Iolanda; Evangelista, Andrea; Ponzo, Valentina; Ciccone, Giovannino; Soldati, Laura; Santarpia, Lidia; Contaldo, Franco; Pasanisi, Fabrizio; Ghigo, Ezio; Bo, Simona (2018-12-24). "Intermittent versus continuous energy restriction on weight loss and cardiometabolic outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials". Journal of Translational Medicine. 16 (1): 371. doi:10.1186/s12967-018-1748-4. ISSN 1479-5876. PMC 6304782. PMID 30583725.
  7. ^ Ekmekcioglu, Cem (2020-10-10). "Nutrition and longevity – From mechanisms to uncertainties". Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 60 (18): 3063–3082. doi:10.1080/10408398.2019.1676698. ISSN 1040-8398. PMID 31631676.
  8. ^ Sainsbury, A.; Wood, R. E.; Seimon, R. V.; Hills, A. P.; King, N. A.; Gibson, A. A.; Byrne, N. M. (December 2018). "Rationale for novel intermittent dieting strategies to attenuate adaptive responses to energy restriction". Obesity Reviews. 19 (12): 47–60. doi:10.1111/obr.12810. ISSN 1467-7881. PMID 30230291 – via Wiley.
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