Fasting Knowledge Hub
A curated hub bringing together science-based blog articles, expert perspectives, real-world fasting journeys, and trusted communities. This page combines research, personal experimentation, and practical experience to help you understand fasting beyond headlines and hype. Educational content only, not medical advice, individual responses vary.
📝 Fasting Blog – Science, Stories & Practical Advice
Fasting and Metabolism: Why Some People Thrive and Others Struggle
Only 12.2% of American adults are metabolically healthy. That means roughly 88% are walking into a fast with a metabolism that hasn't been trained to make the fuel switch. Here's what that means - and how to fix it.
Fasting vs Exercise vs Diet: The Unique Benefits Only Extended Fasting Can Deliver
Fasting, exercise, and diet each do something the others can't. Here's what makes extended fasting unique — and why all three work better together
Fasting Benefits: What Research Actually Says
Fasting benefits are often oversold or dismissed too quickly. This evidence-based guide explains what research actually says about intermittent fasting and extended fasting, including metabolic benefits, brain effects, autophagy, inflammation, and which claims remain speculative.
How Fasting Lowers Inflammation: Mechanisms, Data, and Real Results
How fasting lowers inflammation through insulin reduction, fat loss, and ketones. Includes real biomarker data and practical insights.
How Extended Fasting Affects Testosterone
Extended fasting temporarily lowers testosterone, but research and real data show it rebounds during refeeding. Here’s how my levels changed across two multi-day water fasts and why fasting may actually support healthier long-term hormone balance.
How Extended Fasting Improved My Blood Sugar Regulation
Extended fasting can dramatically improve blood sugar regulation and insulin sensitivity. Here’s my real Dexcom CGM data and fasting results.
7-Day Fast: What Really Happens to Your Body, The Results, and What Came Back After Refeeding
I completed a full 7-day water fast and tracked everything: weight, fat, lean mass, glucose, ketones, HRV, sleep, and refeeding. If you’ve ever wondered what real 7-day fast results look like, here’s the detailed, data-backed breakdown.
📚 Experts
Dr Jason Fung
The author of “The Obesity Code” and “The Diabetes Code”
Dr Sten Ekberg
Olympic decathlete & holistic doctor, has a lot of videos of fasting
📖 Real-Life Fasting Journeys
💬 Forums
r/fasting community - https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/
r/intermittentfasting community - https://www.reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/
Fasting - Science, Experience & Support group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fastingsciencesupport
Fasting Center by Andrey Titov - https://www.youtube.com/@Fasting.Center