Is fasting a good way to cleanse yourself of toxins, unnecessary metabolic products, and get rid of addictions? I know that this is not an appropriate method of losing kilograms, but if I prepare myself properly for it, and afterwards I use a proper diet, it can only bring positive results for me? Maja, Szczecin
I believe that the power of fasting should not be overestimated. I don't think it will help you get rid of addictions. No evidence of getting rid of toxins - which ones? How to find out if we got rid of them? Your claims are undocumented. However, it is known that starvation slows down the metabolism, so it will make it difficult to get rid of unnecessary kilograms. Sometimes, starting to lose weight with a (maximum) two-day fast makes it easier to maintain a low-calorie diet, but not everyone works.
Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.
Jolanta MętrakIn addition to specializing in internal diseases, he also deals with professional weight loss, he works at the DAMIANA Medical Center and the "Czajkowscy" Polyclinic in Piaseczno (14 Kilińskiego Street).
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