So you would like to fast because, you believe fasting is an effective way to slim down? Before you start to skip your meals, read what this medical doctor has to say on the potential health implications of losing weight by fasting.
"Prolonged fasting may cause changes in the acid-base and electrolyte balance of the body, and make the blood relatively "acidic" due to the toxins produced by the fasting itself," wrote Dr. Rafael R. Castillo on what happens to the body during fasting.
Prolonged fasting can be dangerous because it weakens the body's immune system, thus making one prone to infection. It may also cause muscle tissue breakdown, the good doctor wrote. Since the level of sugar and nutrients in the blood declines sharply with fasting, a breakdown of muscle and other protein tissue for energy occurs. This produces weakness, fatigue, irritability, marked thirst and an overall sick feeling.
Published by Teresita C. Tayanes on July 7, 2009 03:15 AM
