These arguments are largely based on rodent studies, which have found that prolonged fasting can reduce serum IGF-1 by up to 40% (18)
If caused by food (e.g., licorice, iron supplements) or medications (e.g., bismuth-based drugs), its usually harmless
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Assess Risk Factors for Delayed Gastric Emptying: Dose escalation phase
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Environmental barriers can also include lack of time, limited access to healthy food, or poor social support