About FreeFasting

Free, plain-language education about intermittent fasting

What This Site Is

FreeFasting.com is an independent, free educational website about intermittent fasting. It explains how the common fasting schedules work (16:8, 18:6, OMAD, 5:2, alternate-day and longer fasts), what the research does and does not show, and the practical and safety considerations that come with each approach.

The site does not sell programs, supplements, coaching, or apps. Everything here is free to read, and the fasting timer on the homepage runs entirely in your browser.

Our aim is to help readers understand fasting well enough to make an informed decision together with their healthcare provider — not to persuade anyone to fast.

How We Write

Education, Not Advice

Articles describe general information. They are not medical advice and cannot account for your health history, medications, or circumstances.

No Promises

We avoid claims about guaranteed results. Responses to fasting vary widely, and many findings come from short or small studies.

Honest About Evidence

Where research is limited, mixed, or mostly based on animal studies, we say so, and we try to separate established findings from speculation.

Safety First

Pages explain who should not fast and which warning signs mean a fast should stop, alongside the practical how-to.

Plain Language

We write for general readers: clear explanations, practical examples, and no jargon without a definition.

Kept Up to Date

Pages show when they were last updated. If you spot an error or outdated information, please let us know.

Important Disclaimer

  • The information on FreeFasting.com is for general educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
  • Fasting is not appropriate for everyone, including people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, underweight, have a history of eating disorders, or take medications that affect blood sugar or blood pressure.
  • Talk to a qualified healthcare provider before starting any fasting schedule, especially if you have a medical condition or take medication.
  • Nutrition science continues to evolve, and there is no consensus on many aspects of fasting.

More detail on how articles are prepared is in our editorial policy.

How the Site Is Funded

FreeFasting.com is supported by advertising served by Google AdSense. Ads are clearly separate from article content, and advertisers have no influence over what we write. We do not publish sponsored articles or paid product placements.

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