What Happens in his Weekly 36-Hour Fasts?

Описание: What’s going on inside Rishi Sunak's body and brain during his 36-hour fasts? What risks is he taking? Let’s find out!

#fasting #intermittentfasting #health

Video chapters:
0:00 Sunak's 36-Hour Fasts
1:02 The Fast Begins
1:24 The First 12 Hours
2:05 12-24 hours - The Shift Begins
5:13 24 Hours - The Deep Fasting State
7:03 Return to Eating & Impacts
10:48 Surprising Benefit of Fasting

Sources and further reading:

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Davis N. Fasting for 36 hours: the experts’ view on Rishi Sunak’s weekly habit. The Guardian. 2024 Jan 29; https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandst...

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