From Weight Loss to Mental Clarity: The Many Benefits of Water Fasting

In this fasting, people depend only on water instead of food. There is no fixed time for observing this fast. However, according to medical advice, this fast should not be continued for more than 24 hours to 3 days. Some people do water fasting to lose weight, while some do it for religious and spiritual reasons. Apart from this, water fasting is done to detoxify the body, but the main reason behind doing it is to improve health. In such a situation, it is important to know how beneficial it is.

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The main benefit of water fasting is weight loss. Here we are talking about some of its other benefits. These benefits are as follows -

• The process of autophagy may improve. In this, old or damaged parts of the cells are broken down or recycled. This can reduce the risk of health problems like cancer and Alzheimer's.
• High blood pressure can be controlled or reduced.
• The sensitivity of hormones like insulin and leptin can be improved.
• Can reduce the risk of chronic diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes.
• Weight may be reduced.
• High cholesterol can be reduced.
• Can reduce the risk of heart disease.

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Everything has both advantages and disadvantages. Some of its disadvantages are as follows -

• For example, if you consume only water, then you can lose a lot of weight.
• There may be a problem of dehydration. It may seem strange to hear how dehydration can occur even after drinking water. In effect, the body gets 20 to 30 percent water from food. In such a situation, the body can become a victim of dehydration due to not eating properly. Due to this you may have problems like dizziness, nausea and constipation.
• Blood pressure may reduce significantly. This can cause problems like feeling lightheaded and dizzy.
• If there is any kind of health problem like gout or food related problem, then the problem may increase.

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Yes, like other types of fasting, water fasting can help in weight loss. However, it can also cause many health risks. If someone wants to get the benefits of fasting, then it is better to do intermittent fasting or alternate day fasting instead of water fasting. This type of fasting provides health benefits and can be followed for a long time. Still, it would be better to consult a doctor before doing any kind of fasting to lose weight.

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Water fasting is not safe for everyone. In such a situation, some people should not do this fasting or should take doctor's advice before doing it -

• Those under 18 years of age.
• If someone has any eating disorder.
• Underweight people.
• Pregnant or lactating women.
• If someone has type 1 diabetes.
• If someone has a migraine.
• If someone has heart disease.
• If you are taking any special medicine.

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If someone is thinking of doing water fasting, then before doing this fast, he must follow some of the tips given here -

• ​Eat well before starting the fast. Eat especially high energy foods.
• Choose a time for fasting when you are not doing much activity.
• If your health is not good, then do not do this fasting.
• Even if you are feeling tired, do not observe this fast.
• Avoid doing any kind of exercise or yoga during this fast.

There are some health benefits of water fasting, the main one being weight loss. However, along with the benefits, water fasting can also cause many risks. Especially if someone does this fasting for more than 3 days. Moreover, if someone has health problems like gout, low blood pressure or diabetes, this fast can aggravate their condition. In such a situation, it is better that instead of water fasting, give priority to other weight management options like exercise, healthy and correct diet and yoga.

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