Find out the #1 danger of prolonged fasting. I'm also answering many of your other questions about prolonged fasting, so check this out!
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0:00 The #1 danger of prolonged fasting
0:43 Other problems with fasting
1:40 A key point about prolonged fasting
2:23 Can you gain muscle while fasting?
3:28 Autophagy
4:58 How to do prolonged fasting and preserve your muscles
7:48 Should you exercise during prolonged fasting?
8:56 What type of supplements should you take during prolonged fasting?
10:46 Fasting and cancer
11:44 Learn more about prolonged fasting!
The #1 danger of prolonged fasting is death.
You can’t fast forever. At some point you’ll run out of fat fuel, and fasting will turn into starvation, which can lead to death. Other big problems with prolonged fasting (three days to one month of fasting) are a loss of muscle or nutritional deficiencies.
But, if you know how to do prolonged fasting correctly, it’s one of the best things you can do for your health. So, I’m going to cover how you can take advantage of the benefits of prolonged fasting and not lose muscle.
Fasting isn’t the best strategy to build muscle mass. But, we can preserve the muscles while fasting. If you’re going to do prolonged fasting for more than three days, give this a try to help preserve your muscles:
• For the first two to three days:
Don’t take any type of protein or amino acid supplements
• On the fourth day:
Introduce an amino acid supplement (a very balanced blend)
If you have cancer, it may be best to try to go longer without taking amino acids.
Whether or not you should exercise during prolonged fasting depends on how much fat reserve you have and how fat-adapted you are. The more adapted you are, the more energy you’ll have for exercise.
There are a lot of benefits from exercise combined with prolonged fasting. But, if you’re not fully fat-adapted, long walks would be a fantastic form of exercise to try.
Supplements you can take while doing prolonged fasting:
• Electrolytes (with plenty of potassium)
• B vitamins (nutritional yeast)
• Sea salt (no less than 1 tsp)
• Vitamin D (or get plenty of sun)
• Omega-3 fatty acids (cod liver oil)
• Natural vitamin C (if fasting for a week or longer)
• Natural vitamin E (if fasting for a week or longer)
• Amino acid blend (on the fourth day)
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Dr. Berg, age 57, 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 Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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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.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this increases your awareness of the #1 danger of prolonged fasting.
66 responses to “The #1 Danger of Prolonged Fasting”
I am glad you made a video of this. I took a break from intermittent fasting because I lost almost 6kgs in 3 months. Someone I know who also watches this channel is so into it, almost religiously and it’s kinda scary the extent he goes. It’s about balance I think. When you overdo something, the benefits turn to risks. God bless y’all.
If anyone’s interested, I stabilised my weight by spreading the 600 calories throughout the down days instead of taking it all at breakfast. In hindsight, what this did was to switch from a 24-hour fast every 2 days, to basically not fasting at all. The difference was huge, even with the same number of calories – identical food, in fact.
@William Allen God bless you 🙏🏿☺️
@Linvi_🖤Thee-black-pearl🖤 Amen
@Occam’s Hammer So each meal was 200 calories?
@Monica Ingram Pretty much, yes. No fixed times though, I just spread it out during the day. More like snacking on tiny amounts than actual meals. It completely stopped the weight loss.
Edit>I found my “menu”!
Breakfast: Groats, blueberries, 1tsp butter. 190 calories
Snacks: Radish (1 cal!), half a beetroot(20 cals) and a tomato (22 cal).
Drinks: Kefir 2 to 3 cups, 100-150 cals per cup.
I woke up this morning and was wondering what benefit would I gain with fasting for the next month or so… as a Muslim, we fast once a month annually. Doc! God bless you. You answered my questions. I’m starting today!
Believers! Fasting is enjoined upon you, as it was enjoined upon those before you, that you become God-fearing. (2:184)
Actually you’re not fasting even 24 hours its restricted time eating that you do for 1 month
Twice a week not once a month
@Aisha Luck she meant they’re doing a 1 month long fast once a year
But its not a fast as Dr Berg is mentioning it’s rather an intermittent fasting during 1 month
Actually…. Ramadan is more like intermittent fasting. You just don’t eat during the day but can eat as much as you want at night. Dr Berg is talking about prolonged fasting here…that is going 24 hours up to 40 days with NO food at all. To know about fasting benefits of Ramadan maybe look up his videos on benefits of intermittent fasting.
Because of your videos I’ve lost 18 pounds so far Dr Berg . TANK YOU FOR TEACHING US ALL THIS 🙏
congratulations!
Thank you brother!
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Wow! How long did it take you to lose 18 lbs?
I love how he provides everything in context. Just because prologned fasting is good and promotes many diferent health benefits, doesn’t mean that there aren’t negative consequences if done wrongly, or if you have a certain condition. I, for one, may not be the best candidate for prolonged fasting, especially if it’s very long like several weeks, because I’m already kind of a slim guy with not that much muscle, in the first place.
What a coincidence..just started a long term fast today! Great and helpful content. 👍
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Awesome information Dr. Berg!!
One topic I don’t hear enough about is refeeding after prolonged fasting. I fasted for 21 days and ended up in urgent care due to edema (consumed too many pickles and other foods, too fast). I didn’t realize careless refeeding could be fatal.
To most of you, Thank you all for your helpful, non- judgmental comments and suggestions. It was a very difficult time, but now I do know better. 💕
Thanks again! 🙏🏾
@True Heart You might need to reread your first sentence. Every Channel that posts about fasting has a video about breaking a fast. If they don’t they shouldn’t be make said videos.
@Aly B This is one of those topics where if you don’t know about the problem, you don’t know to ask the question in the first place. Other people may have done research and NOT been made aware of the problem. Please don’t make assumptions and talk down to them.
@Yak n Cast EVERY channel? I don’t believe you have checked them ALL!
I bet I could find a channel that proves you wrong in just a few minutes. Take a deep breath and try to be more objective.
@Occam’s Hammer Might be why the qualifying last sentence. I’ll take that bet. Show me one.
Right on time ❤️
I just started prolonged fasting – 22nd hour so far, aiming for 96 hours.
Keep your fingers crossed for me 🤞
go go. fingers crossed~ I’m about to do a 20+ day fast.
Day 4 of 21 day water fast, so far so good 😊
@Jackbowl I’m cheering 💪
You got this
pls update us👍
I have tried one meal a day for a week and didn’t see any difference. Do I need to try it for at least a month to notice any changes? You are the best Dr. Berg🙏❤️🙏
What did you eat in particular and how much? Im only asking because I simply don’t know what was consumed. Carbs and sugar are a big “no no”. If you’re eating leafy greens , finding healthy proteins , and you throw in a multi vitamin in there for good measure, you should be good. Also fasting isn’t for everyone . Some bodies are built better genetically for it than others. Regardless, monitor your consumption and take note of it, then visit a health care professional to steer you in the right direction. Hope this helps , and much love 🙏💯💯💯
@Sean Sullivan 1200c. The problem is I don’t like to eat meat and chicken much.
I fast NOT for weight loss but for all the other benefits. I’m already very fit, working out 3-4 days per week and working at a very fast paced job. I worry about muscle loss! Thanks for educating us Dr. Berg.
@Tanya Nam you became an alien?
Same! I learned from Dr. BergWhen you start keto your body will start to heal the weight loss will come second. Which it did. That’s where I caught onto Dr. Mindy Pelz also. The two of them….never can get enough of them! She’s taught me The last 5+ years how to work your fasting muscle how to repair your body through Autophagy fasting which is prolonged fasting. Dr. Berg has taught me how to eat healthy keto and intermittent fast. I learned for autophagy from Dr. Mindy that’s where the extra healing comes in! Your body literally will eat itself that’s how you can get your skin gone😉
@Barka Dog looooool fkn hilarious
@MC1R Positive huh? Skin gone? Or good skin tone lol
ALL? What about fasting to get closer to God?
I was 118 kg when i started watching your videos, now i am 82 kg and feel stronger and better. Thanks doctor.
damn, that’s great.Can you give me a brief description of your meals?
@Stella Maris I went from 108 to 82 in 5 months. I did extreme and wrong Keto. You can follow healthy keto
I mainly did a calorie deficit keto with daily calorie intake of around 500-700 calories only. Eggs and cucumbers were my main food. Initilaly i felt very hungry but after 3 days I felt better and my appetite was gone. I also did water fast in between. Bulk weight of 15 kilos was lost in just 40 days and then i slowed things down so it took me overall 6 months. This worked for me but take caution for whatever you do.
Just be careful not to spend too much time watching videos.
Prolonged viewing could damage your health… LOL
Congratulations!
I initially lost 103 pounds in ten months, taking me from 22 stone to 14 stone 10 pounds. However, the loss was quite dramatic and I looked a little skinny. But as a load of health issues cleared up, I returned to the gym for four days per week and I’ve rebuilt some decent muscle. I was aware about needing protein but I added fat to counter the effects of spiking I insulin. I’m now settled on 16 stone exactly and this is an ideal weight for me…I’m 6’5″ so carry it well.
Any loose skin after those 10 months?
@RedDevil_Joe Yes that’s a good question. I did develop a bit of loose skin around the backs of my arms. However, over time I did some Omad days and that seemed to take care of it. Getting back to the gym also solved this small issue. But losing the weight was a life saver and the benefits far outweighed the loose skin issue.
@Robert C Lynch I lost 11st in 11 months… im 5.9, and yes I have severe excess skin allover. Do you have a solid recommendation? I wasnt sure if omad was suitable for muscle gains? so many questions lol
oh God, stone
Your videos are so timely for me…what a blessing…I was on a raw foods diet for 7 days but 3 days in I had to eat some protein my body was calling for it and I am pre menopausal. I also ride an electric bike on Atlanta’s wonderful trails
I do 20 hrs a day, with a 24 hr fast about once a week; continuously fasting for days, is wild to me. The most I’ve done was 47 hrs. I couldn’t wait that last hr, for a full 2 days. 😂
The second day seems to be the most difficult for me (hunger-wise), but once past that it gets (quite a bit) easier.
Presently I typically fast from 8pm to 12pm. I don’t necessarily lose weight, but it’s great for maintaining weight/strength and I always feel good by giving my body a chance to use and fully digest the two meals I eat per day in that 8hr window.
Im going to try this. After serving in the Army over seas I have been sick a lot some of my fellow soldiers have did for cancer already. I have had benefits from the intermittent fasting but so far have not tried long turn. Though I did fast a few times in the army because I gave my food to some people that looked like they needed more than I. Hope that’s not too much of a share. I spend a lot of time alone. Thanks for sharing you information.
I look forward to Dr. Berg’s notifications every morning. I have done keto and IF to loose the weight I wanted almost 2 years ago. I have continued IF, 18-6 ever since but I admit I am dirty keto at best. No weight gain over the 2 year period.
I admit I do need to clean up the keto portion. I have also never made it past a 24 hour fast. I need to suck it up and try that.
It’s like Doc reads my mind , everyday for the past year.
I’m preparing for a 7 day fast and viola …here comes this video
Thank you so much DR. For being my mentor and teaching us how to TRULY live and prosper
You have improved the quality of my life and relationships.
I remember going to the hospital 5 times and they didn’t find anything wrong except my “pancreatic levels being x5 the normal amount “. I kept getting turned away during covid and even my family though i was just struggling with anxiety. I felt so down.
I prayed and randomly your video on diabetes, then b1 deficiency and low stomach acid appeared and I started a year long journey to where I am now.
I was already in good shape , but combine very intense exercising + your advice I lost 22 lbs and now I’m in very good shape physically and my now my brain is functioning like it had when I was a teen.
All this to say thank you dr berg for doing what your doing.
To give a picture of what prolonged fasting did to me I was 5’5″ tall at 185 pounds. I intermittent and prolonged fasted 52 pounds off to 133. It was a miracle in that all my visceral fat was removed however I did have atrophy, especially in the thighs and glutes. Through Thomas DeLauer and Dr. Bergs videos I have managed to build all muscle (plus some) back. I still intermittent fast after 16 months on an 18:6 plus weight train and I can tell you it is possible to put on lots of muscle while staying lean. Now for the unbelievable part, I did this at 59 through 60 years of age.
I’m starting to think growing old is a myth. Dr. Berg is a myth buster when it comes to nutrition.
This came at the right time. I just did a 1 day water fast. I’ve had difficulty with my diet for a few years, having a chocolate addiction and having severe adrenal fatigue (or exhaustion) for a little over 5 years. Tried IF and keto to help me get my health back and the muscles & hair I lossed and the bellyfat I got instead due to the stress overdose. Which was extra stressful being a 49yr woman (then 44). Been doing OMAD for more than a year (sometimes 2MAD). Trying to combine it with keto but then fail because of the (excessive) chocolate intake. I gained a lot of weight & more fat because of the sugars and extra calories. Haven’t eaten chocolate in 3 days now (haven’t gone out because of the heavy rainfall) and decided yesterday to the a 24hr water fast. I haven’t craved for chocolate (yet), but do have a headache. The feminine body figure I had before the adrenal fatigue is gone and now looks like that of an overweight grandmother with no muscles and no strength. I’ve recently done a bloodtest/energy test which showed extreme deficiencies. I only took GABA, B12 and magnesium bisglycinate (maybe incorrect spelling) because of the costs, not sure if any of it was the cause but within 2 days I had severe hairloss (like the hair follicles were loose). When I stopped after the vitamin batch was finished (ca 45 days), the extreme hair loss stopped after a few days/weeks. Now I have normal hairloss, probably also because I have been working on stress/trauma/psoas release excercises daily. A healthy diet and especially the right diet for me is still something I have to discover. More important is becoming more aware and listening to my bodies intelligence. Something I have neglected for many years. Thank you for sharing your findings and your opinions. And thank you for giving me an opportunity to express myself.