Is a 3-day water fast truly good for the body and mind?

[air2fakie]

I've recently chosen to begin a 3-day water fast and I'm curious about its actual benefits. How does it help our body and brain? I'd love to hear real-life stories from people who have tried water fasting.

 

[RedReder]

Nothing that eating healthy year around and doing excercise wont do.

 

[sidfahad]

The main benefit of fasting is said to be increased autophagy, although it's unclear if this is actually beneficial. It can also help reduce blood sugar in type 2 diabetics, but I wouldn't suggest that diabetics fast for three days due to the risk of hypoglycemic shock.