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Can Fasting Save Your Life? The Danger Of Visceral Fat & The Incredible Benefits Of Prolonged Water-Only Fasting With Dr. Alan Goldhamer

The Rich Roll Podcast

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Benefits of Prolonged Water-Only Fasting

The chapter explores the advantages of prolonged water-only fasting in treating acute and chronic lifestyle diseases, discussing the benefits of targeting visceral fat and addressing conditions like hypertension, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, and cancer. Dr. Alan Goldhammer emphasizes the importance of medical supervision during extended fasts, highlighting the unique benefits of water-only fasting compared to other fasting methods like intermittent fasting and fasting mimicking diets. The conversation covers the process of determining fasting protocols based on individual health factors, monitoring patients closely, and the role of adopting a whole plant food, SOS-free diet in achieving optimal weight and converting fat into muscle.

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