What happens to your body during a fast: 3 benefits of fasting(1 MIN READ)

What Fasting Does:

🧠 Boosts BrainpowerFasting increases BDNF, a brain-building protein that sharpens focus, memory, and mood.

🔥 Burns Fat + Balances Hormones After 12–24 hours, your body switches to fat-burning mode (ketosis). Insulin drops. Energy stabilizes.

🧽 Triggers Deep Body Repair Your body begins clearing out old, damaged cells to make room for healthier ones (a process called autophagy). Think of it as cellular spring cleaning.

💧 Don’t Forget Electrolytes Fasting flushes fluids—along with key minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Replenish with salt, mineral water, or zero-calorie electrolyte supplements to avoid fatigue and headaches.

3 Quick Takeaways:

1. Fasting sharpens your mind

2. It activates your body’s natural repair system

3. Electrolytes are non-negotiable

Try it: Start with 24 hours. Hydrate. Replenish minerals. Listen to your body. And check with your doctor first.

As always do your own research and dive deeper into the subject to learn more.

Fast. Focus. Reset.