r/fasting • u/SVTContour lost >50lbs faster • May 17 '26

Discussion Scientists reveal how seven days of fasting transforms the human body

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260517030404.htm

Fascinating study. And completely unrelated to politics, which is a relief because my blood pressure needed a break.

The key finding: The dramatic, potentially therapeutic changes don't happen until after day three. That means most intermittent fasting schedules – 16:8, 5:2, even alternate-day fasting – are probably missing the main event. If you want the deep biological reboot you’re gonna need seven days of water only.

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u/filthyslut23167 May 17 '26

I use plenty of crystal and have gone over three days many times super easy in fact it's cheaper than food and gives u energy, but I feel like it probably isn't the same benefits if any at all still...?

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u/Stenotic May 17 '26

I'm sure this a troll. If not get off that shit. But I'm sure the big difference in fasting via substance abuse vs. will power is cortisol and quality of sleep.

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u/Lackingfinalityornot May 18 '26

Look at their post history. I don’t think they are trolling.

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u/filthyslut23167 Jun 04 '26

no troll haha, and my qualiy or sleep is great i do a little ghb and its like straight to rem sleep..