What happens to our body if we don't eat for 24 hours?

✔️0~4 hours: Same energy expenditure as usual

 

Blood sugar regulation is actively maintained for up to 4 hours after a meal. Glycogen stored in the liver is broken down to supply energy.

 

It is a state where you feel hungry, but it's still okay.

 

✔️4 to 12 hours: Ketone production begins!

 

This is the period when the full effects of intermittent fasting begin to appear. As glycogen is depleted, the body starts breaking down fat to produce ketone bodies.

 

From this point on, weight loss effects can be expected. According to a study by Seoul National University Hospital,

Fasting for 12 hours increases fat burning by more than five times!

 

✔️12~24 hours: Autophagy activation

 

Highlights of 24-hour fasting! Autophagy is activated to clean up damaged cells.

 

This directly affects anti-aging and health improvement. Japanese scientist Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi was awarded the Nobel Prize for this mechanism.

 

5 Effects of 24-Hour Fasting

 

✔️Reduction of body fat

Acceleration of fat burning due to ketone production

 

✔️Blood sugar stabilization

Prevention of diabetes through improved insulin sensitivity

 

✔️Cell regeneration

Removal of waste products through autophagy

 

✔️Gastrointestinal rest

Improvement of intestinal health and reduction of inflammation

 

✔️Mental clarity

Improvement of concentration (role of ketone bodies as brain energy sources)

 

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency announced that "appropriate fasting can reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome by 30%."

 

3 Things to Watch Out for During Fasting

 

✔️Hydration is essential

Prevent dehydration with water or zero-calorie drinks

 

Prohibition of excessive exercise

Possible occurrence of dizziness

 

✔️Prohibited individuals

Pregnant women, patients with hypotension/diabetes, individuals with eating disorders