Extended water fasting is trending, but experts warn it may be a risky path with dangerous health consequences.

The volunteers lost an average of 5.7 kg of both fat mass and lean mass ... typically ranging from 24 hours to several days. During a water fast, the body relies on its stored reserves for energy, ...

Most health experts recommend gradually reintroducing food after a water fast to avoid shocking your digestive system. Sam, who has tried it a couple of times, shared that she can eat “anything” in ...