Scientists reveal what seven days of fasting does to the human body

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Scientists found that prolonged fasting triggers major changes throughout the body, but many of the most interesting effects only appeared after about three days without food.

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  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:26:03 UTC.

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