Fasting has been practiced in many major religions for centuries. Water fasting is a type of fasting where you only drink water for a period of time—usually 24-72 hours—and ingest no other food or beverages. People water fast for many health reasons such as weight loss, to “detox,” for spiritual reasons, and more. While there aren’t many studies done on humans on fasting and its benefits, the few there are do seem to show several benefits. Read on to learn more about the potential benefits of water fasting, and if it’s right for you. Few studies on fasting have been conducted on people, but the studies that have been done show some promise. Much of the benefit of water fasting hinges on the fact that fasting can help induce a state of nutritional ketosis, which is when your body stops burning glucose (carbohydrates and other sugars) as energy and instead burns fat for energy. Some of the health benefits of water fasting may include: May Treat Hypertension Almost half of all American ad...
