But in cities with hectic lives it may not work.” Dr Haricharan G, senior consultant physician, HoD, internal medicine, Gleneagles Hospitals, Lakdi Ka Pul, Hyderabad, said that a six-day water fast ...
One study of 12 middle-aged men found that a medically supervised eight-day water fast led to a mean weight loss of 13 pounds (5.96 kilograms). What’s important to keep in mind, however, is that this ...
Prolonged fasting triggers ketosis, where the body converts fat into ketones, potentially improving mental clarity but also slowing metabolism as the body conserves energy.