There Are a Lot of Beneficial Effects of Fasting on the Body Dr. Eric Berg DC
go to original October 1, 2022

In this video, we’re going to talk about what happens on the inside of your body when you’re fasting.

There are a lot of beneficial effects of fasting on the body. Over a long period of time, the human body has developed and adapted to starvation. However, our bodies have not adapted to frequent eating.

What happens when we fast?

Effects of fasting after 12 hours — There is a spike in growth hormone.
Growth hormone is involved with:

• Anti-aging
• Fat burning
• Healing joints
• Protein synthesis

Effects of fasting after 18 hours — You develop autophagy.
Autophagy is involved with:

• Recycling old and damaged proteins as well as microbes
• Decreased amyloid plaquing

Benefits of fasting after 24 hours:

• Decreased hunger
• Decreased cravings
• Increased antioxidant reserve
• Increased oxygen
• Better fuel efficiency
• Decreased inflammation
• Gut healing
• Improved cardiovascular function
• Improved cognitive function

Effects of fasting after 48 hours:

• Stimulate stem cells
• Decreased risk of cancer/tumors
• Make more mitochondria

Effects of fasting after 72 hours — Do periodically

• More stimulation of stem cells
• Better immune function

How to get these incredible effects of fasting:

• Do intermittent fasting on a regular basis
• A good average pattern of intermittent fasting is doing 18 hours of fasting with a 6 hour eating window
• Do periodic prolonged fasting to achieve additional fasting benefits
• Take minerals during fasting (water along with nutrients)
• Exercise in the mornings
• You may have increased LDL (This may not be something to worry about)

Dr. Berg is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting.

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Notice: This content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor or primary care provider before making any changes to your wellness routine.