There are a number of advantages to using SLIN while intermittent fasting:
·      Faster weight management/loss –  Just like with intermittent fasting, SLIN is a popular option for people wanting to make quick changes to their weight. Not only does the body begin breaking down fat for energy, you’re also less likely to store the calories you eat as fat.
·      Diet Adherence –  Most people report less cravings and better energy when taking SLIN with an intermittent fasting eating pattern.
·      Improved mental clarity – SLIN and fasting are both beneficial for the brain by stabilizing blood glucose levels. Most people can expect a boost in mental clarity and less brain fog throughout the day.

Although highly effective in the short term, ketogenic diets are not sustainable. The ketogenic diet was never made to be a lifestyle. It was intended to be a short term dietary intervention for type 2 diabetics. Besides the Social influences on food choices, completing eliminating carbohydrates from the diet indefiently can damage the thyroid and put strain on the liver and kidneys. That being said, a lot of individuals could benefit from a ketogenic diet, especially when combined with an insulin mimetic like Slin. But the long term goal should be to slowly reintroduce carbohydrates back into the diet as insulin sensitivity increases and glucose tolerance improves.  For those that are using other programs such as intermittenft fasting, the Mediteranean diet, Southbeach, or just actually ramping up intake to put on muscle/train, SLIN works well in all of those scenarios.