What happens if you fast completely for a day?

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The body needs to recharge every day to maintain the activity and function of the parts. So what happens if you fast completely for a day? If you are having the same question above, do not ignore the following article.

1. What is total fasting?

Continuous 24-hour fasting is a form of intermittent fasting. During the 24-hour fast, you can only drink plain water. When the day is up, you can go back to your normal diet until your next fast. In addition to weight loss, 24-hour fasting also has a positive effect on the body's metabolism, improves heart health,... You can use this method 1-2 times a week to ensure safety for health.
Although this method sounds easier than cutting calories daily, you will feel very hungry during the fasting days. In addition, complete fasting can cause serious complications in people with poor health conditions. Therefore, when you intend to implement this method of completely fasting within a day, you should consult with your doctor. Your doctor will be the one to advise you about the benefits and risks that this method brings to the body.
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2. What happens to the body when fasting for 24 hours?

A lot of people wonder how the body works when fasting completely for 24 hours. In fact, you'll be perfectly fine for a 24-hour period before your body realizes you're fasting.
During the first eight hours, the body will continue to digest the last amount of food. The body will use stored glucose for energy and continue to function as if you were eating again.
After eight hours of not eating, the body will begin to use stored fat for energy and continue to use stored fat for energy during the remaining 24 hours.
Fasting for more than 24 hours can cause the body to start converting stored protein into energy.

3. Benefits and risks of 24-hour fasting

Many people wonder if fasting can help you lose weight? In fact, this method has a certain weight loss effect, but you still need to maintain a reasonable diet, combined with an exercise regimen. Let's look at the benefits and risks of weight loss fasting with health benefits and risks before proceeding:

3.1. Benefits of 24-hour fasting

Weight loss
This is the most obvious benefit of intermittent fasting. Fasting 1-2 days a week is a way to help you consume less calories. At the same time, this method is beneficial for your metabolism to help you lose weight.
Control cholesterol and sugar levels
Regular intermittent fasting can help improve the way your body breaks down cholesterol and reduce your risk of developing conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
Reduces risk of coronary heart disease
Regular fasting for 24 hours can help reduce trimethylamine N-oxide levels in the long run. High levels of this compound have been linked to coronary heart disease, so this may help reduce the risk of the disease. In addition, fasting completely for a day offers many other benefits such as:
Reduce inflammation Prevent the formation and development of some cancers Reduce the risk of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease

3.2. Risks of doing a 24-hour fast

If you regularly fast for 24 hours at a time, it can lead to side effects and some dangerous health complications.
Before doing any method of intermittent fasting, you also need to consult a doctor. In some cases, this method cannot be performed:
Have a history of eating disorders Have type 1 diabetes People are in the period of pregnancy and breastfeeding Children under 18 years of age Patients are recovering Postoperative recovery Fasting more than twice per week may increase the risk of arrhythmias and hypoglycemia. MORE: How to fast to lose weight?

4. Fasting for 24 hours properly

The 24-hour fasting method can be done at any time as long as you have prepared for the fasting day. You need to eat healthy and nutritious meals before going on a fast to help your body get through the 24-hour period. Experts recommend eating some of the following foods before doing intermittent fasting:
Protein-rich foods: nut butters and beans Low-fat dairy products Fruits and vegetables Fiber-rich foods Drink plenty of water and other calorie-free beverages during the fast. Continue to eat healthy after the end of the fast and avoid overeating when it's time to eat again. Above all, for good health, effective and safe weight loss, you need to maintain a regular exercise regimen combined with a healthy, balanced diet or follow the regimen of doctors. doctors and nutritionists.

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Reference source: healthline.com