Study identifies multi-organ response to seven days without food
www.sciencedaily.com
New findings reveal that the body undergoes significant, systematic changes across multiple organs during prolonged periods of fasting. The results demonstrate evidence of health benefits beyond weight loss, but also show that any potentially health-altering changes appear to occur only after three days without food.

Fasting for a week:

  • Causes significant changes in protein levels across various organs.
  • May have health benefits beyond weight loss, but only after 3 days.
  • Switches energy source from glucose to fat after 2-3 days.
  • Average weight loss of 5.7 kg (fat and muscle), with most fat loss sustained after 3 days of eating.

Implications:

  • Provides insights into the molecular basis of fasting’s health effects.
  • Paves the way for developing alternative treatments based on fasting benefits.
  • Confirms historical use of fasting for specific health conditions.
  • Kusimulkku@lemm.ee
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    8 months ago

    I’ve heard on quite a few shows that exercising doesn’t actually do much for losing weight. It’s healthy for you but not a good way to lose weight, apparently. Pretty interesting.

    • SendMePhotos@lemmy.world
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      8 months ago

      I lost 60lbs by sitting on my ass playing video games, counting calories (1500-1800 + one cheat day per week).

    • NineMileTower@lemmy.world
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      8 months ago

      Agreed. You can’t outrun the fork, however good habits stack on each other and there’s a lot to be said about mental health benefits. They tend to go hand in hand.