These are the benefits of fasting from a medical point of view

Fasting is generally synonymous with holding back hunger and thirst, that's what most people understand. During fasting there are several activities that are postponed. Like eating, drinking, having sex and so on.

When the body is usually given food intake at certain hours, such as breakfast or lunch. Can snack anytime. So when fasting, the cycle changes. But it turns out that behind the mere understanding of ritual that we know, it turns out that there are extraordinary benefits for the body of a fasting person.

In a study published in the Journal of Pakistan Medical Association and summarized by Klik Dokter, fasting gives birth to various benefits including the following:

1. An increase in red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

Good cholesterol levels increased, while on the other hand bad cholesterol decreased, including triglycerides. Triglycerides are one of the main types of fat that flow in human blood.

If too much, triglycerides will accumulate in body parts such as blood vessel walls and liver. The effect of reducing the two bad fats indirectly reduces the potential for coronary heart disease.

2. Reduce body weight, body fat, blood sugar and blood pressure.

3. The stress level of a person's body has decreased.

Broadly speaking, there is no danger or bad effect for the body. On the contrary, it brings various benefits.

Except for those who suffer from diseases such as diabetes, coronary heart disease, kidneys and eyes, it is advisable to consult a doctor if you want to fast.