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We have received many questions about the latest podcast episode: FFasten decrypted: surprising effects after 3 days without food. Here in the HEALTH NERDS consultation hour, our experts from the art’just science team provide answers:
“What is the best way to prepare for fasting?
“What should I eat before the fast and how do I behave properly after the fasting period?
“Is the basal metabolic rate actually permanently reduced after a water fast lasting several days?
“Which supplements can help me with fasting?
“Is there inevitably a yo-yo effect after fasting?
“Why can it be that I get dizzy in front of my eyes during fasting?
“What effects do individual fasting days with 18-20 hours without food have?”
“As a strength athlete, do I have to worry about my muscles when fasting? Thank you for your questions about our latest podcast episode “Fasting decrypted: üsurprising effects after 3 days without food”. Matthias Baum from the HEALTH NERDS science team provides answers here in the consultation hour.
The main consequence: The fasting period is underway and millions of people consciously abstain from certain foods such as sugar or alcohol during these days - often with the aim of cleansing the body or losing weight. However, a new international study shows that fasting does far more than just lose kilos: it can trigger profound changes in several organs.
What does this mean for our health? What processes take place in our organs during fasting? How do the proteins in our blood change? And what new findings are there about the effects of fasting on our brain and energy metabolism?
„Fasting clearly and scientifically proven has not only short-term effects, but also long-term health-promoting potential,
summarizes Matthias Baum from the HEALTH NERDS science team the study results.
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Matthias Baum
Head of Science & Clinical Research. Gesundheitswissenschaftler, Therapeut für klinische Psychoneuroimmunologie, Heilpraktiker, Physiotherapeut, Trainer, Clinical Research Associate.
„Seit mehr als zwölf Jahren bin ich im medizinischen und therapeutischen Umfeld diverser Bereiche tätig: Von Notfallmedizin über Therapie in Kliniken und Praxen, inklusive Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung, bis hin zu Tätigkeiten als Dozent im Gesundheitswesen. Das gibt mir heute einen breiten Blick auf alle notwendigen Ebenen in der Betreuung, Beratung und Behandlung von Patienten für individuelle Gesundheit, Wohlbefinden und einen artgerechten Lebensstil.“