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Re:Self-Control Relies on Glucose as a Limited Energy Source... by mnemicmeme on Wednesday October 25, 2017 @05:45AM (#15548739)
@burntrelish Would you fast for 40 days? I’ve been looking into extended fasts for health benefits. I’ve been following intermittent fasting and enjoying it.
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Re:Self-Control Relies on Glucose as a Limited Energy Source... by 1123581321 on Thursday October 26, 2017 @06:04PM (#15563543)
There's a decent chance you'll die if you fast for 40 days. You can google stories of this happening. Even if you don't die, you could really hurt yourself. 40 days of fat stores won't prevent your body from breaking down organs and muscles.

Fasting for health benefits is typically done for one to several days.

I'm not a doctor or the OP, but felt someone should respond to your question because of the risks.

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