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The Risks and Benefits of Prolonged Fasting
1:04:37 - 1:09:19 (04:42)
Westerners should be cautious before attempting a prolonged fast due to the presence of heavy metal toxins in the body. A water-only fast with prebiotics may be a healthier option.
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Dr. Will Bulsiewicz discusses the results of a study where people fasted on just 100 calories of prebiotic fiber per day and experienced no hunger.
1:04:37 - 1:05:52 (01:15)
Summary
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz discusses the results of a study where people fasted on just 100 calories of prebiotic fiber per day and experienced no hunger. He also shares his personal experience with a four-day fast.
ChapterThe Risks and Benefits of Prolonged Fasting
Episode991 Live Longer and Hack Your Health w/Dr. Steven Gundry
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares their experience of fasting for four days, only consuming water, black coffee, and celery juice, and feeling amazing while doing it.
1:05:52 - 1:06:52 (00:59)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of fasting for four days, only consuming water, black coffee, and celery juice, and feeling amazing while doing it. They discuss the effects it had on their body and feeling like they were still getting rid of "dead weight" afterwards.
ChapterThe Risks and Benefits of Prolonged Fasting
Episode991 Live Longer and Hack Your Health w/Dr. Steven Gundry
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The majority of Westerners shouldn't embark on a prolonged fast due to the body liberating heavy metals and pesticides as it burns fat.
1:06:52 - 1:09:19 (02:27)
Summary
The majority of Westerners shouldn't embark on a prolonged fast due to the body liberating heavy metals and pesticides as it burns fat. The liver doesn't have a good detoxification system for heavy metals.