Comments on: Is it healthy to fast?

By: Glenn

Glenn — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 23:45:56 +0000

I have been eating only one meal per day, 5 days a week, on weekends 2 smaller meals for over 3 years now, just dinner and drinking only water during the day, so essentially doing the 24 hour fast over 70% of the time. Being in my 60s and never in my life being overweight, I have no detectable health issues. My diet consists of mostly vegetables with beef, dairy, fish, nuts and fruit. I tend to avoid breads, potatoes, and any processed foods. This has been working very well for me, but after reading this article I may try doing some more extended fasting, as I would like to increase a healthy lifespan

By: Stevem

Stevem — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:21:12 +0000

In reply to Wendy.

As a 70-year-old, I have tried both intermittent and longer (up to five days) fasts in the past three years. Although they both help keep the weight down and clear out the system, as one gets older, insulin resistance seems to be the greatest challenge which we all face as we get older, particularly if overweight.
Personally, I would point any person interested in trying to understand their metabolism to have a look at a professional collective of medically-qualified collaborators who contribute to Low Carb Down Under on You Tube: an outstanding source of enlightened discussion free of the influence of Big Food and Big Pharma!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:57:46 +0000

Great article! Thank you!

By: Devin

Devin — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:47:54 +0000

Great article. I love that it touches on intermittent fasting to prolonged fasting but also states how the data was collected (i.e. animal studies) and that the benefits mostly are from reducing caloric intake. Though studies have used animal (e.g. mice) fasting has been practiced by humans for thousands of years mostly surviving in the form of religious rituals or pactices (for example many Episcopalians or Christians fast for Lent). Reduced calorie diets are promoted such as Yogis in India advising only one meal a day (admittedly this also falls under intermittent fasting as well).

One fasting subject they have not touched apon is fasting and exercise (or physical exertion) which has been studied far less therefore far less data is available. But something to consider perhaps, especially for diabetics as hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis are real life threatening conditions.

In conclusion, great article!

By: Trixie

Trixie — Mon, 16 May 2022 18:24:48 +0000

This is great! Fasting is physically beneficial for your body as well as a spiritual practice for those who mediate and pray! It’s great! Thanks for the insight.

By: Konnor

Konnor — Fri, 06 May 2022 13:50:46 +0000

Great article! I would love to hear more about insulin resistance.

By: Justine

Justine — Thu, 05 May 2022 17:49:29 +0000

As most studies have been performed on males, I believe there is lack of evidence fasting is beneficial for woman health, and hormonal balance, could you please touch on this?

By: Deb Douglas

Deb Douglas — Thu, 05 May 2022 17:02:59 +0000

The article mentions different types of fasting and benefits of fasting, but it is unclear to me whether it is believed that any benefits are derived only from extensive vs intermittent fasting. Can you provide any clarity on this?