Fasting is extremely common in many religious groups, and some people even do it as a part of their diet. What happens to your body during this time? Trace breaks down some of the short and long-term effects of fasting.
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What Happens to the Body During Fasts
http://news.discovery.com/human/what-happens-to-the-body-during-fasts-121213.htm
“Matthew McConaughey lost 30 pounds. Hugh Jackman lost at least 20. Anne Hathaway lost 25.”
Fasting triggers stem cell regeneration of damaged, old immune system
http://news.usc.edu/63669/fasting-triggers-stem-cell-regeneration-of-damaged-old-immune-system/
“In the first evidence of a natural intervention triggering stem cell-based regeneration of an organ or system, a study in the June 5 issue of the Cell Stem Cell shows that cycles of prolonged fasting not only protect against immune system damage — a major side effect of chemotherapy — but also induce immune system regeneration, shifting stem cells from a dormant state to a state of self-renewal.”
How Fasting Works
http://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/digestive/fasting.htm
“Eating is an essential part of life. Of course, it provides nourishment for the body, but it also brings people together and helps establish a cultural identity.”
How Long Can You Live Without Water?
http://www.curiosityaroused.com/health/how-long-can-you-live-without-water/
“Water is the fundamental building block of all known life forms.”
Benefits of fasting and how to do it safely
http://voxxi.com/2012/09/18/benefits-of-fasting-how-to-safely/
“People have been depriving themselves of food on purpose for millennia.”
Fasting and food choices
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-blog/fasting-and-food/bgp-20056190
“I talk to people about weight loss several times a week. People often tell me they skip meals.”
Is Long Term Fasting Safe?
http://www.wisegeek.com/is-long-term-fasting-safe.htm
“Long term fasting can be safe, even healthy, if supervised by a trained physician. There are several types of fasting used to both prevent and treat disease.”
Is Ramadan fasting safe in type 2 diabetic patients in view of the lack of significant effect of fasting on clinical and biochemical parameters, blood pressure, and glycemic control?
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18633757
“The study objective was to determine if Ramadan fasting was safe in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), based upon a determination of the effect of fasting on a broad range of physiological and clinical parameters, including markers of glycemic control and blood pressure.”
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