Kristen Holmes: The TRUTH About Women's Fasting Windows | TUH #128
However, women must be cautious with narrow fasting windows (under 8-10 hours), as excessive restriction can disrupt hormone regulation and menstrual cycles due to perceived metabolic stress.summaryLuteal phase vulnerability: During the luteal phase (leading into menses), the body is metabolically expensive; adding stressors like intermittent fasting, exercise, or cold plunges during this time can lead to hormonal takeaway














