In what situations would it be advisable to restrict PHP scripts to only be internally called, and what are the implications of implementing such restrictions?

Restricting PHP scripts to only be internally called is advisable in situations where the scripts contain sensitive information or functionality that should not be accessible to external users. This can help prevent unauthorized access and potential security risks. Implementing such restrictions can be done by checking the source of the request and allowing access only if it originates from an internal source. 

// Check if the request is coming from an internal source
$internal_ip = '192.168.1.1'; // Update this with the internal IP address
$request_ip = $_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'];

if ($request_ip !== $internal_ip) {
    header('HTTP/1.0 403 Forbidden');
    exit('Access denied');
}

// Rest of the PHP script goes here

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