10 Incredible Health Benefits of Fasting
10 Incredible Health Benefits of Fasting
10 Incredible Health Benefits of Fasting
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00:00 Intro
00:20 Number 10. Fasting Promotes Detoxification.
Processed foods contain lots of additives that become toxins in the body, and are stored in fats. Fat is burnt during prolonged fasting, and the toxins are released. The liver, kidneys and other organs in the body are involved in the detoxification process.
00:42 Number 9. Fasting Fights Inflammation.
Some studies have found that fasting could decrease several markers of inflammation and may be useful in treating inflammatory conditions, such as multiple sclerosis. One study in 50 healthy adults showed that intermittent fasting, or fasting for 12 hours a day, for one month significantly decreased levels of inflammatory markers, according to the database from the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Another small study discovered the same effect when people fasted for 12 hours a day for one month.
01:15 Number 8. Fasting Relaxes the Digestive System.
During fasting, the normal physiologic functions of the digestive system continue to function normally, especially the production of the digestive secretions, but at reduced rates. This helps to maintain balance of fluids in the body. Breaking down of food takes a steady rate. Release of energy also follows a gradual pattern. Fasting however does not stop production of acids in the stomach.
01:45 Number 7. Fasting Reduces Sugar in the Blood.
Fasting increases the breakdown of glucose so that the body can get energy, and reduces production of insulin. Glucagon is produced to facilitate the breakdown of glucose. Fasting could help decrease blood sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance, which is very helpful, especially for diabetics, but may affect men and women differently.
02:15 Number 6. Fasting Increases Fat Breakdown.
Intermittent fasting also allows the GI tract to rest and repair while in a state of fasting. “This is when your body is able to use fat stored in your cells as fuel, so you’re burning fat instead of storing it, which leads to weight loss,” says Ryskamp. “The results of recent studies look promising, especially when combined with exercise and a plant-based diet such as the Mediterranean diet.”
02:44 Number 5. Enhance Heart Health.
Heart disease is considered the leading cause of death around the world, accounting for an estimated 31.5% of deaths globally. Fasting has been associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease and may help lower blood pressure, triglycerides and cholesterol levels. One small study revealed that eight weeks of alternate-day fasting reduced levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol and blood triglycerides by 25% and 32% respectively, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
03:20 Number 4. Fasting Corrects High Blood Pressure.
Fasting is one of the non-drug methods of reducing blood pressure. It helps to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, which is the clogging of arteries by fat particles. Research shows that fasting can help lower the four major risks for heart disease, which are blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and weight. “If we reduce those, we can reduce the risk of heart disease”, says Dr. Bruemmer.
03:51 Number 3. Fasting Boosts Immunity.
Research published by the University of Southern California has shown that prolonged fasting can lead to regeneration of the cells of your immune system. When we begin to fast, the body initially breaks down a number of immune fighting white blood cells. It instinctively knows to start saving energy and one way it does this is by killing off old or damaged immune cells. But it quickly adjusts and triggers the regeneration of new cells, therefore increasing the number of immune boosting cells that we have.
04:25 Number 2. Fasting Promotes Healthy Diet.
One of the main problems with extreme fat diets is that any weight lost is often quickly put back on, sometimes even with a little added extra. The reduction of food consumed throughout fasting causes the stomach to gradually shrink. It has also been observed that fasting reduces craving for processed foods, and promotes desire for natural foods, especially water and fruits.
04:54 Number 1. Boost Brain Functions.
Though research is mostly limited to animal research, several studies have found that fasting could have a powerful effect on brain health. Animal studies show that fasting could improve brain function, increase nerve cell synthesis and protect against neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s.
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