Can fasting heal the gut? Five gut health effects of fasting - barrier integrity, microbiome diversity, stomach acid, the MMC cleaning wave, and inflammation - each ranked by real evidence level, plus what's myth.

All 37 fasting benefits on the Fasting Center page are now ranked and scored 0-100 against peer-reviewed research. The 2026 re-audit checked every claim against the latest studies: autophagy moved up, sleep and inflammation moved down, and one popular claim was deleted entirely.

My second 10-day water fast. Same protocol, same summer timing, measurably different experience. Here's the full data, the daily diary, and everything that changed from year one to year two.

Intermittent fasting for weight loss isn’t a trend — it’s a proven way to train your body to burn fat efficiently, stabilize energy, and improve long-term health. Learn how it works, how to start, and what science really says about the fastest and safest path to sustainable fat loss.

I recently completed a 10-day water fast and documented each day - from deep sleep and muscle cramps to glucose and ketone highs, mental clarity, and a smooth refeed. In this fasting diary, I share daily notes, challenges, weight loss results, and lessons learned about electrolytes, workouts, and mindset. If you’re curious about extended fasting for health benefits beyond weight loss, here’s exactly what happened to my body and mind.