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Physiological Changes: Fasting effectively reduces blood pressure, insulin resistance, and visceral fat. For hypertensive patients, blood pressure can drop significantly—sometimes returning to normal without medication—maintained through ongoing diet and lifestyle changes.
Gut Microbiome Reset: Fasting can dramatically alter gut bacteria composition, reducing harmful species and promoting beneficial ones. This reset has positive implications for autoimmune diseases, gut health, and even mental health, given the gut-brain connection mediated by neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine.