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Health Benefits of Fasting

Health Benefits of Fasting. P.Naina Mohamed Pharmacologist. Introduction. Abstinence from food and liquid for a defined period, is termed as Fasting. Research suggests there are major health benefits to fasting or caloric restriction such as: Reduced risks of Diabetes, Insulin resistance

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Health Benefits of Fasting

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  1. Health Benefits of Fasting P.Naina Mohamed Pharmacologist

  2. Introduction • Abstinence from food and liquid for a defined period, is termed as Fasting. • Research suggests there are major health benefits to fasting or caloric restriction such as: • Reduced risks of • Diabetes, • Insulin resistance • Cardiovascular diseases • Cancer • Slowing of the aging process • Increase maximum life span • Detoxification • Rest to digestive system • Resolves inflammatory response • Helps to overcome Addictions

  3. Reduction of Blood Sugar Fasting Decrease in food intake Reduction of insulin secretion Increase in insulin sensitivity Reduction of blood sugar level Reduce the risk of Diabetes

  4. Weight loss • The first response of the body to fasting is break down of glycogen. When the stores of glucogen are exhausted, break down of fats to release energy begins. The fats stored in kidney and muscles are broken down to release energy. Fasting Breakdown of fats Release of ketone bodies Reduction of fat stores Weight loss Reduce the risk of Cardiovascular disease

  5. Correction of high blood Pressure Fasting Reduce the risk of atherosclerosis Reduce Metabolic rate Reduce adrenaline and noradrenaline Steady metabolic processes Reduction in blood pressure

  6. Neuroprotection Fasting Breakdown of fats Increased production of ketone bodies (β-hydroxybutyrate) Protective effects including neuroprotection May be helpful in seizures, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases

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