Hyperbolic fasting is associated with religion and faith, but apart from religious significance, the benefits of fasting are also related to health. So, today we will learn about the health benefits and side effects of hyperbolic fast and some of the disadvantages of this type of fast.
What is Hyperbolic Fasting?
Usually, during hyperbolic fasting, a person sacrifices whole or some special food and drink etc. for a specified time.
- The duration of the fast can be a day, a week or even more.
- Fasting is associated with reverence and devotion, but also has many health benefits.
Weight Loss
Fasting can be a good way to lose weight
- Intermittent fasting is very much in practice these days
- Changes include: people stay in fast for a few hours, beverages instead of solids, fasting changes the time and pattern of eating
Blood Pressure
Hyperbolic fasting can bring relief to a large extent from the problem of high blood pressure.
- If taken care of properly, fasting can reduce the blood pressure to a great extent and thus, the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke.
What To Avoid During Hyperbolic Fasting
There is a considerable difference between fasting and religious fasting done to lose weight
- For both types of fasting, prepare your mind and body in advance and decide in advance for what reason or for what goal you are fasting
- Avoid fasting for long periods
- Eat right food before fasting and avoid overeating
- Do not exercise too hard
- If you have health problems or are taking any medicine, do not fast
Types of Hyperbolic Fasting
Morning Fast: Consume food only once a day except for breakfast
- Evening Fast: Drink water only
- Fasting of Juice: A person does not consume solid or heavy substances only consume fruit juices
- Drinking of Water: The person cannot eat anything, he or she can only drink water
- Avoid Milk: This fast is very difficult because the person can’t eat food or any kind of drink
- Diagnostic Fast: If the person is going through any type of medical test and needs to remain empty stomach in that test, then this is also a kind of fast
- Weekly Fasting: Some people fast on a particular day of every week
- Intermittent Fast: This is done to lose weight
Side Effects of Hyperbolic Fasting
If you do not consume the right nutritious foods during hyperbolic fasting, you may have health problems like dehydration, dizziness, weakness, and anemia if you fast for a long period.
Detox
Many times, fast food or oil-spicy foods cause toxic substances to accumulate in the body.
What To Eat During Hyperbolic Fasting
It depends on what type of fast the person is maintaining.
- Some foods, which can be consumed during fasting, include: Dry fruits, fruit juices, milk, fruit juice, green vegetables, yogurt, tea, coffee, and fruit snacks.
Bottom Line
The benefits of fasting will be available only if you do it the right way
- During fasting, you should consume sufficient amount of water, juice and fruits, so that you can avoid the side effects
- If you have any experience or information regarding the type of hyperbolic fasting or this topic, feel free to share it with us
Sources
Sources: strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, educational research institutes, and medical organizations
- Intermittent fasting and weight loss
- The dubious practice of detox
- Medically supervised water-only fasting in the treatment of hypertension
- Impact of intermittent fasting on the lipid profile
- Fasting and Its Impact on Skin Anatomy, Physiology, and Physiopathology: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature
Improve Digestive System
Fasting can also be beneficial for your digestive system
Lower Cholesterol
During fasting, there may be an increase in HDL – further research is needed on this, we can assume that at least fasting may help to reduce harmful cholesterol (LDL) slightly.
- Fasting can help people lose weight faster and lower cholesterol.
Skin
Many times, not only the cream and cosmetics, but also the effect of food and drink starts on the skin.
- Fasting can help the body to get detoxified, the toxins present in the body will come out, which will give you a new glow to the skin and make the skin look beautiful.
