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    • Nutritional science and military performance optimization.
    • Physiological adaptations to dietary interventions.

    Background:

    • Nutritional fitness is critical for Special Operations Forces (SOF) Operators.
    • Intermittent fasting (IF) is a popular dietary pattern in the US.
    • Limited research exists on IF's impact on military performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the potential performance benefits of intermittent fasting (IF) for SOF Operators.
    • To review the concepts of metabolic flexibility and shifting in relation to IF.
    • To summarize existing literature on IF concerning cardiovascular disease and obesity.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of intermittent fasting (IF) and its subtypes.
    • Analysis of metabolic flexibility and metabolic shifting concepts.
    • Examination of studies on IF's effects on cardiovascular disease and obesity.

    Main Results:

    • Evidence for IF-induced performance improvements in military populations is currently lacking.
    • Existing research primarily focuses on chronic diseases, not military-specific tasks.
    • The review discusses IF's impact on metabolic health and potential performance outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • The efficacy of intermittent fasting (IF) for enhancing SOF Operator performance requires further investigation.
    • Understanding metabolic adaptations is key to assessing IF's role in performance.
    • Guidance is provided on who might consider IF as a dietary strategy.