Why is Fasting Safe? Is Dry Fasting Okay?
Fasting is an excellent way to lose fat and improve health. Unfortunately, education about the benefits of fasting is still in it’s infancy so most people think that fasting is unhealthy and does irreparable damage. On the other side of the issue, some people say that fasting is safe but only truly beneficial if it’s dry, meaning that no food OR fluid is ingested during the fast. First, I’ll address the safety issue. There’s an unfortunate misconception that long-term fasting and short-term fasting have the same effect on the body. The critics usually quote data from studies on *long-term* fasting. Long-term fasting is indeed dangerous and unwise, leading to many serious health consequences such as malnourishment, muscle wasting and eventually death. Short-term fasting usually means going 16-36 hours without food or drinks that contain calories. Studies show that it’s safe and has health benefits that are similar to exercise, including boosting human growth hormone levels. And as long
