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Prolonged Fasting
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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025
Prolonged fasting is abstaining from food for a long period of time. The time period may range between 2 – 21 days.
Prolonged fasting is abstaining from food for a long period of time. The time period may range between 2 – 21 days.
Prolonged Fasting is most often used for Fat Loss.
In this 18-month randomized controlled trial in 105 participants with multiple sclerosis, there were no differences in new brain lesion development among participants who ate a fasting diet, ketogenic diet, or healthy diet.