Re:Diet that mimics fasting appears to slow aging
by aviv on Thursday June 18, 2015 @07:00PM
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Not the OP, but when I fasted I only drank water, usually distilled. You don't eat anything, hence the term water fasting. I should mention that I personally got weekly blood tests to keep track of the vitals (especially potassium levels) and this is something you definitely should do especially if it's your first prolonged fast.
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Re:Diet that mimics fasting appears to slow aging
by eru on Friday June 19, 2015 @06:14AM
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Interesting. Why did you stick to distilled water, as opposed to having some (non-caloric) electrolytes?
Re:Diet that mimics fasting appears to slow aging
by aviv on Friday June 19, 2015 @12:56PM
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Most people do not reach a point where their electrolyte levels are dangerously low when undertaking a prolonged fast of up to 40-45 days. Low levels of electrolytes are an indication that your body is unable to continue in a fasting state for one of several reasons, and it must be stopped.
IMO, artificially supplementing those during the fast will throw off your body's sensors if you will of knowing when something is abnormal.