10/6/2026
Vital Signs · medicine

Scientists reveal what seven days of fasting does to the human body

Filed by Dr. Iris Vale
Scientists reveal what seven days of fasting does to the human body
Scientists found that prolonged fasting triggers major changes throughout the body, but many of the most interesting effects only appeared after about three days without food. The results suggest fasting may influence health in ways that go beyond weight loss and could eventually inspire treatments that mimic its effects.
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Dr. Iris Vale
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