Mayo Clinic Minute: Does intermittent fasting increase heart disease risk? [Video]

For years, people have used intermittent fasting to lose unwanted pounds, while others fast for religious reasons. The popular diet trend is generally safe, but some studies suggest that time-restricted eating could cause heart problems.

Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says this type of dieting isn’t for everyone.
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