Originally Posted by
sshakari
I have been fasting intermittently and regularly for 24-72 hours with excellent results.
I ride 3-4 times a week for 2 hours in zone 2. Lately after reading and Youtube vids on endurance training - on ride days I don't fast as I use about 30g of carbs for the second hour.
Longer-term fasting has really good benefits for health. I follow dr. Mindy Pelz and its been instrumental for inflammation and general health. I fast 24 hours once a week and 48-72 hours once a month.
I highly recommend everyone to try it.
I forget the exact numbers, but I've read several studies that indicate just one 3-day water only fast can reduce cancer risks a very significant amount.