Not Medical Advice: Fasting entirely for long periods of time can be harmful. Abstaining from food, at least temporarily or intermittently, can bring a wealth of health benefits.
Research found that occasional fasts (defined as extended periods of time in which people generally abstain from all food and drink except for water) may reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Fasting for a day once a month may prevent heart disease and insulin resistance, the precursor to diabetes, according to two studies from Utah’s Intermountain Medical Center presented at the American College of Cardiology’s scientific sessions.
Please note that fasting for weight loss carries other health risks as well. As per WebMD, while fasting for a day or two is rarely a problem if you are healthy, it can be quite dangerous if you are not already eating a healthy diet, or if you've got liver or kidney problems, any kind of compromised immune system functioning, or are on medication.
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