Last week I fasted for 8 Days... π½οΈ
Here is what happens chronologically when you fast:
12 hours - Initial release of HGH
24 hours - ketones trigger BDNF release
48-72 hours - glycogen burned, ketosis achieved
72-168 hours - Stem cell formation
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Here is what happens chronologically when you fast:
12 hours - Initial release of HGH
24 hours - ketones trigger BDNF release
48-72 hours - glycogen burned, ketosis achieved
72-168 hours - Stem cell formation
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After 12 hours: The body starts using energy that is stored in the liver and muscles. The liver organ stores about 100 to 130g of glycogen, while the muscle store about 500g. This stored energy lasts about 2 to 3 days.
Initial release of Human Growth Hormone happens.
Initial release of Human Growth Hormone happens.
After 24 hours: Ketosis and fat burning begin, old cells are being used for fuel (autophagy), and the ketones trigger BDNF release within the brain.
After 48-72 hours: All of the liverβs energy resources are burned and a state of ketosis is reached. The way you know is when your pee turns orange just like the soda Fanta. Thatβs a sign you are in ketosis.
After 72-168 hours: Stem cell formation rises and the immune system gets a chance to regenerate. Huge levels of HGH are produced to preserve muscle mass.
Growth Hormone is a peptide hormone that facilitates growth, regeneration, and cellular reproduction. Growth hormone is also responsible for maintaining muscle mass, metabolic function, and fat loss.
In the study, GH starts at 0.73 and peaks at 9.86 ng/ml. This is a 1,350% increase in growth hormone. A 5-day fast increases GH by about 400%. Fasting increases HGH for the preservation of muscles, organs, and bones.
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