"Multi-Organ Responses and Health Benefits of Seven-Day Fasting Revealed"

A study published in Nature Metabolism reveals that the body undergoes significant, systematic changes across multiple organs during prolonged fasting, indicating potential health benefits beyond weight loss. Researchers from Queen Mary University of London's Precision Healthcare University Research Institute and the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences identified changes in protein levels after about three days of fasting, suggesting a whole-body response to complete calorie restriction. These findings provide a roadmap for future research that could lead to therapeutic interventions for individuals who may benefit from fasting but cannot undergo prolonged fasting or fasting-mimicking diets.