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.
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    8 months ago

    Thats because it is.

    What you actually want is slow and steady weight loss and sustainable, long term behavioral changes that result in a healthier body fat composition. Losing 10 pounds fast doesnt mean anything good if its all water and lean body mass just to gain it all back later.