The Benefits of Extended Fasting

Your body transforms into a fat-burning machine after just 20 hours of fasting. Most people think

they need food constantly, but your metabolism actually becomes more efficient during extended fasts.

Here's what really happens inside you. During hours 12 to 18, your body depletes

its glucose stores and starts breaking down fat for energy through a process called ketosis.

Your growth hormone levels spike by up to 300 percent, which helps preserve muscle mass and

accelerates fat burning. Your insulin sensitivity dramatically improves, making your cells

more responsive to nutrients when you do eat again. Mental clarity often increases because

your brain runs efficiently on ketones. Your digestive system gets a complete reset,