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5 Big Fasting Mistakes Plus Tips on How to Fast Safely
Before changing your eating habits or making significant alterations to your diet, please consult your healthcare provider to ensure that it is the right decision for you.
Fasting has witnessed a tremendous surge in popularity. This practice dates back to centuries and has been practiced in many religions and cultures.
Fasting is defined as abstinence from certain foods or drinks for a certain period. It is important to note that there are different ways of fasting.
Generally, most fasts are done over 24–72 hours.
Intermittent fasting is one of the types of fasting. It involves cycling between fasting and eating periods, ranging from a couple of hours to a few days at a time.
This fasting method is associated with a range of potential health benefits, such as short-term increases in blood levels of human growth hormone (HGH) and alterations to gene expression (1, 2, 3, 4).
Such effects are associated with longevity and a lower risk of disease. As such, people who fast regularly do so with the hope of losing weight or living a longer, healthier life.
But it is worth mentioning that fasting can cause health issues if not done the right way.
