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Safety Precautions: Fasting must be done in controlled environments, with proper hydration, electrolyte monitoring, and slow refeeding. Patients are often monitored twice daily during extended fasts, with protocols to terminate fasting if adverse signs emerge.
Addressing Common Misconceptions
Many people fear fasting will lead to muscle loss or nutrient deficiencies. Dr. Goldhammer counters these misconceptions, explaining that most of the weight lost during fasting is fat, especially visceral fat, and that the body recycles nutrients efficiently, preventing muscle depletion. He also notes that fasting’s benefits are often sustained long-term when combined with healthy diet changes.