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A critical aspect of Blaine's journey through fasting and refeeding is the hormonal response to these conditions. After a short five-day fast, studies have shown variations in testosterone levels. Interestingly, Blaine's personal tests revealed that while his testosterone levels initially dropped during fasting, they surged after refeeding. This fluctuation poses a compelling question: Why does eating after a fast seem to increase testosterone levels in some individuals while causing harmful effects in others?