A Video about FASTING: What Happens When We Fast - Dr. Eric Berg

There are a lot of beneficial effects of fasting on the body. Over a long period of time, the human body has developed and adapted to starvation. However, our bodies have not adapted to frequent eating.

What happens when we fast?

Effects of fasting after 12 hours—There is a spike in growth hormone.

Growth hormone is involved with:
• Anti-aging
• Fat burning
• Healing joints
• Protein synthesis

Effects of fasting after 18 hours—You develop autophagy.

Autophagy is involved with:
• Recycling old and damaged proteins as well as microbes
• Decreased amyloid plaquing

Effects of fasting after 24 hours—You really start to deplete your glycogen reserve and run on ketones. 

Benefits of fasting after 24 hours:
• Decreased hunger
• Decreased cravings 
• Increased antioxidant reserve
• Increased oxygen 
• Better fuel efficiency 
• Decreased inflammation 
• Gut healing 
• Improved cardiovascular function 
• Improved cognitive function 

Effects of fasting after 48 hours:
• Stimulate stem cells
• Decreased risk of cancer/tumors 
• Make more mitochondria 

Effects of fasting after 72 hours—Do periodically 
• More stimulation of stem cells 
• Better immune function

How to get these incredible effects of fasting:
• Do intermittent fasting on a regular basis
• A good average pattern of intermittent fasting is doing 18 hours of fasting with a 6 hour eating window
• Do periodic prolonged fasting to achieve additional fasting benefits 
• Take minerals during fasting (water along with nutrients ) 
• Exercise in the mornings 
• You may have increased LDL (This may not be something to worry about)

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 56, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.   

ABOUT DR. BERG: http://www.drberg.com/dr-eric-berg/bio

Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988.  His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree.  Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only.  It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation.  It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you.  You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation.  Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.