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Deprive yourself.

Authors :
Young, Emma
Source :
New Scientist. 11/17/2012, Vol. 216 Issue 2891, p46-49. 4p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article discusses the potential health benefits of fasting. The author relates her experience of what it feels like to fast, such as the pain of hunger pangs, discusses the controversial nature of fasting, and explains the physiologically effects of fasting on the body, including the conversion of glycogen in the liver and muscles into glucose for energy. Also discussed is the potential of fasting to prevent cancer. INSET: HOLD THE PROTEIN.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
216
Issue :
2891
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
83703232
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0262-4079(12)62960-1