Alia Bhatt‘s Intermittent Fasting Weight Loss:โ Aโ US Doctor Weighs In on Safety and Best Practices
Los Angeles,โค California – October 13, 2025 – Actress Alia Bhatt’s recent physique transformation, attributed to intermittent fasting (IF), has โฃsparked renewed interest in the dietary approach. as images of the star circulated online, โprompting questions about her methods, a US-based physician โฃis offering guidance on the safety and proper implementation of IF. The growing โฃpopularityโ of intermittent fasting, fueledโ by celebrity endorsements โand purported health benefits, necessitates a clear understanding of its potential risksโข and rewards, particularly as more individuals consider adopting the โฃpractice.
Intermittent fasting involves cycling between periodsโฃ of eating and voluntary fasting on a regular schedule. While variations exist, common methods include the 16/8 method (fasting for 16 hours, eating within an 8-hour window), the 5:2 diet (eating normally for five days, restricting calories to 500-600 for two days), โฃand alternate-day fasting. Bhatt reportedly followed a 16/8 schedule in preparation for her role in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem โฃKahaani, according to reports from Indiaโ Today on July 28, 2023.
Dr. Emilyโค Carter, a board-certified physician โspecializing in metabolicโ health at โCedars-Sinai Medical Center, explains that IF isn’t a “diet” in the traditionalโฃ sense, but rather an eating pattern.”It’s about when you eat, โขnot necessarily what you eat,” Dr.Carterโ stated. “However, the quality of food consumed during eating windows remains crucial for overall health.”
Dr. Carter โคcautions that IF isn’t suitable forโค everyone. Individuals with a history of eating โขdisorders, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with diabetes requiring medication, andโ those with adrenal fatigueโข should avoid IF. “It’s essential to consult with a healthcareโฃ professionalโ before starting anyโ new dietary regimen, especially if you have underlying healthโ conditions,” she emphasizes.
When โขimplemented correctly, IF can offer โseveralโฃ benefits, including weight management, improved insulinโฃ sensitivity, and cellular โrepair through a process called autophagy. dr.โ Carter recommends starting slowly, perhaps with a 12-hour fasting window, and gradually increasing the โduration as tolerated. Staying hydrated โduring fasting periods is also vital,as is prioritizing nutrient-dense foods during eating windows. “Listen to your โbody,” โขDr. Carter advises. “If you experience excessive fatigue, dizziness, or other adverse effects, discontinue IF and consult your doctor.”