New Study Highlights Health Benefits of Fasting Beyond Weight Loss

Researchers find significant changes in protein levels and potential health benefits after three days of fasting.

A recent study reveals that fasting for at least three days triggers significant changes across multiple organs, indicating a whole-body adaptation to calorie restriction.
Participants in the study experienced an average weight loss of 5.7 kg, with fat loss being permanent and lean mass loss almost completely reversible after resuming eating.
The study, involving 12 healthy volunteers on a seven-day water-only fast, identified shifts in around 3,000 proteins, some of which are linked to reduced risks of diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and coronary artery disease.
Researchers observed a switch from glucose to fat as the body's primary energy source within the first two to three days of fasting.
The findings could lead to the development of fasting-mimicking treatments for individuals who cannot undergo traditional fasting due to health reasons.