Water Fasting Benefits, Dangers & My Personal Experience

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What is water fasting

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How do you water fast

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Water fast (24–72 hours)

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Post-fast (1–3 days)

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Potential benefits of water fasting

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May promote autophagy

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May help lower blood pressure

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May improve insulin and leptin sensitivity

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May lower the risk of several chronic disease

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Dangers and risks of water fasting

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Water Fasting Benefits, Dangers & My Personal Experience

What is water fasting

Water fasting is a type of fast during which you cannot consume anything besides water.

How do you water fast

There are no scientific guidelines on how to start water fasting.

Water fast (24–72 hours)

During a water fast, you are not allowed to eat or drink anything besides water.

Post-fast (1–3 days)

After the water fast, you should resist the urge to eat a big meal.

Potential benefits of water fasting

Both human and animal studies have linked water fasting to a variety of health benefits.

May promote autophagy

Autophagy is a process in which old parts of your cells are broken down and recycled.

May help lower blood pressure

Research shows that longer, medically supervised water fasts may help people with high blood pressure lower their blood pressure.

May improve insulin and leptin sensitivity

InsulinTrusted Source and leptinTrusted Source are important hormones that affect the body’s metabolism. Insulin helps the body store nutrients from the bloodstream, while leptin helps the body feel full.

May lower the risk of several chronic disease

There is some evidence that water fasting may lower the risk factors of chronic diseasesTrusted Source like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

Dangers and risks of water fasting

Although water fasting may have some benefits, it comes with health risks.

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