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Fasting: deadly or what?

Feb 23, 2012 · 34m
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  • Fasting, or abstaining from food, has ancient religious and health motivations.
  • The body undergoes significant metabolic changes during periods of fasting.
  • Potential health benefits and risks of fasting are subjects of ongoing research.

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