{"id":56719,"date":"2023-11-07T19:55:27","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T19:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=56719"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"48-hour-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/48-hour-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"48-Hour Fast: Is It Healthy? Benefits and Risks Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/48-hour-fast\/#What_Is_A_48-Hour_Fast\" >What Is A 48-Hour Fast?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/48-hour-fast\/#Does_Fasting_for_48_Hours_Do_Anything\" >Does Fasting for 48 Hours Do Anything?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/48-hour-fast\/#Potential_Benefits_of_a_48-Hour_Fast\" >Potential Benefits of a 48-Hour Fast<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/48-hour-fast\/#May_reduce_inflammation\" >May reduce inflammation\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/48-hour-fast\/#May_improve_blood_sugar_levels_and_insulin_sensitivity\" >May improve blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/48-hour-fast\/#May_help_with_weight_loss\" >May help with weight loss\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/48-hour-fast\/#48-Hour_Fast_Side_Effects\" >48-Hour Fast Side Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/48-hour-fast\/#Is_It_Healthy_to_Fast_for_2_Days\" >Is It Healthy to Fast for 2 Days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/48-hour-fast\/#Will_A_48-Hour_Fast_Put_Me_in_Ketosis\" >Will A 48-Hour Fast Put Me in Ketosis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/48-hour-fast\/#Is_a_48-_or_72-Hour_Fast_Better\" >Is a 48- or 72-Hour Fast Better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/48-hour-fast\/#36-_or_48-Hour_Fast_Which_One_Should_I_Start_with\" >36- or 48-Hour Fast: Which One Should I Start with?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/48-hour-fast\/#How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_in_a_48-Hour_Fast\" >How Much Weight Can You Lose in a 48-Hour Fast?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/48-hour-fast\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting is a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/meal-timing\/\">meal timing<\/a> schedule that cycles between fasting and eating windows. This type of eating schedule has become popular due to its potential benefits, including weight loss and reduced inflammation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/news\/research-intermittent-fasting-shows-health-benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=48_hour_fast&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=48_hour_fast\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of all the intermittent <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-the-best-fasting-schedule-for-you-pros-cons-and-everything-in-between\/\">fasting schedules<\/a> that are available, the 48-hour fast is the longest. If you have been intermittent fasting for a while and would like to change things up or are new to this and think that the 48-hour fast may be the best option for you, then you\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to learn more about the 48-hour fast benefits and potential side effects, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-breaks-a-fast\/\">what breaks a fast<\/a>, what 48-hour fasting results might look like, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_48-Hour_Fast\"><\/span><b>What Is A 48-Hour Fast?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests, a 48-hour fast is an intermittent <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-schedule\/\">fasting schedule<\/a> that involves forgoing food for 48 consecutive hours. However, this does not mean that you will not ingest anything at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who takes part in such a fast is still allowed zero-calorie drinks such as water, unsweetened black coffee, and unsweetened tea without milk during these two days. Water is particularly important as it prevents dehydration, which is a huge risk in longer fasting periods such as this (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5371748\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Fasting_for_48_Hours_Do_Anything\"><\/span><b>Does Fasting for 48 Hours Do Anything?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This eating plan has both potential benefits and downsides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=48_hour_fast\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/5_1.png\" alt=\"48 hour fast\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potential_Benefits_of_a_48-Hour_Fast\"><\/span><b>Potential Benefits of a 48-Hour Fast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_reduce_inflammation\"><\/span><b>May reduce inflammation\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary inflammation is actually no bad thing. Your body uses this process as a means of combating infection and to stimulate tissue repair and regeneration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if inflammation is chronic, this can be a problem. Chronic inflammation has been linked to several diseases such as cardiovascular disease, autoimmune conditions, type 2 diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and some cancers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niehs.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/conditions\/inflammation\/index.cfm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, intermittent fasting may help reduce inflammation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cell.com\/cell\/fulltext\/S0092-8674(19)30850-5#secsectitle0070\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_improve_blood_sugar_levels_and_insulin_sensitivity\"><\/span><b>May improve blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you deprive your body of food, particularly carbs, the amount of glucose in the body is automatically reduced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to remember that the body turns carbs into glucose to use as energy. The more glucose there is in the body, the more insulin the pancreas will produce. Without any carbs entering the body, the already present glucose will be used up for energy and once that\u2019s gone, there is no need for the pancreas to keep pumping in insulin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has found that both short and prolonged fasts can help decrease insulin and fasting blood sugar levels in the body &#8211; both factors are potentially beneficial to persons at risk for type 2 diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5394735\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5783752\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, if you are on medication to lower your blood sugar, you should speak to your doctor before you start any fasting regimen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_help_with_weight_loss\"><\/span><b>May help with weight loss\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While research on 48-hour fasts and weight loss is not readily available, intermittent fasting has been found to help with weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting in general can help reduce your overall caloric intake, which is essential for body weight and fat loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10837292\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2405717\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=48_hour_fast\">BetterMe app is here to help you <\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"48-Hour_Fast_Side_Effects\"><\/span><b>48-Hour Fast Side Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the potential benefits, going without food for a prolonged period is not an easy task. Some side effects you may experience during this fast include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5819235\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fainting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia or interrupted sleep\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hunger pangs and digestive issues<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Healthy_to_Fast_for_2_Days\"><\/span><b>Is It Healthy to Fast for 2 Days?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As demonstrated above, a 48-hour fast has benefits and side effects. However, it should be noted that while some people will be okay on a prolonged fast, others will absolutely not be.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting for 2 days (or at all) is not healthy and is highly discouraged for the following groups of people (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2622430\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/intermittent-fasting-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children and teenagers under the age of 18<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who are currently trying to conceive, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with a history of eating disorders &#8211; fasting may trigger an eating disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women with a history of amenorrhea &#8211; prolonged fasting or <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-intermittent-fasting-for-women-with-expert-tips-to-reap-them-without-setbacks\/\">intermittent fasting for women<\/a> is discouraged as it has been found to have adverse effects on the menstrual cycle (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8401547\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3941357\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with low blood pressure or those taking insulin for diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who is taking heart disease or blood thinner medication and people who are taking NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s always a good idea to talk to your healthcare provider before you start a fasting routine or attempt a longer fast. They can help determine whether it is safe for you and if any special considerations need to be taken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=48_hour_fast\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6_1.png\" alt=\"48 hour fast\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_A_48-Hour_Fast_Put_Me_in_Ketosis\"><\/span><b>Will A 48-Hour Fast Put Me in Ketosis?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, that is most likely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ketosis is a metabolic state in which your body converts stored body fat into ketones before using it as a source of energy to keep you going.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body normally converts ingested carbohydrates into glucose to use for energy. However, if the carbs and glucoses are not available, you will enter ketosis and start to burn stored fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8153354\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should be noted that you do not need to fast for 2 full days in order to reach ketosis. According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvard Health Publishing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your body may enter the ketosis state after just 12 hours of not eating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/heart-health\/time-to-try-intermittent-fasting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), which is the duration between dinner and breakfast for most people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also enter ketosis without fasting at all. By reducing your carbohydrate intake to 20 to 50 grams of carbs per day, you can naturally enter this state in 2 days to a week &#8211; sometimes longer. This is called a ketogenic diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time it takes varies from person to person (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5987302\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28599043\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If your diet is quite high in carbs before you drastically reduce your intake, it may take you longer to enter this state compared to someone who gradually eats less carbohydrates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK534877\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/40-hours-fasting\/\"><i>The Benefits of 40 Hours Fasting: Do They Outweigh The Potential Risks?<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_48-_or_72-Hour_Fast_Better\"><\/span><b>Is a 48- or 72-Hour Fast Better?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are trying prolonged fasting for the first time, a 48-hour fast is definitely better than a 72-hour fast as it\u2019s shorter and therefore, easier to complete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has shown that calorie restriction for more than 48 hours has more potential disadvantages than advantages. Some of those side effects include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May affect neurometabolism (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5851137\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May reduce immunity\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study review that was published in 2019 showed that longer fasts can reduce your immunity by reducing the number of white blood cells (monocytes and lymphocytes) in the blood, among other effects (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7474734\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"36-_or_48-Hour_Fast_Which_One_Should_I_Start_with\"><\/span><b>36- or 48-Hour Fast: Which One Should I Start with?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to train your mind and body to withstand long fasting periods, it is advisable to start with 24- to 36-hour fasts rather than the full 48 hours. Once your body can comfortably manage 36 hours, you can work toward a 48-hour fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=48_hour_fast\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/5-1.png\" alt=\"48 hour fast\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_in_a_48-Hour_Fast\"><\/span><b>How Much Weight Can You Lose in a 48-Hour Fast?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not much, particularly if this is your first time with this intermittent fasting cycle. Unfortunately, some online sources claim you can lose anything between 1 and 6 pounds during a 48-hour water fast, but this is a lie, especially if we are talking about fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">48-hour fasting before and after pictures posted online may convince you otherwise, but it\u2019s important to note that the only weight that is lost during a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/5-day-water-fast\/\">water fast<\/a> comes from water, glycogen, and a small amount of muscle mass, but not body fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to actually lose body fat with this eating cycle, you may need to make 2 days of fasting an occasional part of your routine over a period of several months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get the best results, you will need to combine cardio and weight training exercises with a healthy calorie deficit diet (during feeding days) and drink more water to cause more calorie burning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=48_hour_fast\">Start transforming your body now! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting is a popular strategy for weight loss and other health goals. However, it should only be done regularly if it\u2019s done in short bursts i.e. less than 24 hours of fasting a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to try prolonged fasting in the hope of achieving the same or better results, it\u2019s important to understand that a 48-hour fast, while it has its benefits, also comes with some risks. 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