{"id":94838,"date":"2026-10-27T10:26:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T10:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=94838"},"modified":"2026-10-27T10:26:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T10:26:06","slug":"24-vs-48-hour-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"24- vs 48-hour fast: what\u2019s the difference?"},"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\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#Key_takeaways\" >Key takeaways<\/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\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#Whats_the_main_difference_between_a_24-_and_48-hour_fast\" >What\u2019s the main difference between a 24- and 48-hour fast?<\/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\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#Can_a_24-hour_fast_be_as_effective_as_48_hours\" >Can a 24-hour fast be as effective as 48 hours?<\/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\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#What_about_autophagy\" >What about autophagy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#Which_fast_uses_more_stored_fat_24_or_48_hours\" >Which fast uses more stored fat, 24 or 48 hours?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#Are_fat_loss_and_weight_loss_the_same_thing\" >Are fat loss and weight loss the same thing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#What_about_fasting_2_days_a_week\" >What about fasting 2 days a week?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#Is_muscle_loss_more_likely_on_a_48-hour_fast\" >Is muscle loss more likely on 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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#What_should_you_consider_after_each_type_of_fast\" >What should you consider after each type of fast?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#Why_does_nutritional_history_matter_after_a_fast\" >Why does nutritional history matter after a fast?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#Is_either_duration_a_suitable_starting_point\" >Is either duration a suitable starting point?<\/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\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#How_often_can_you_do_each_fast\" >How often can you do each 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\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#Long-term_fasting_stages_what_happens_as_a_fast_continues\" >Long-term fasting stages: what happens as a fast continues?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#What_does_research_say_about_prolonged_fasting_benefits\" >What does research say about prolonged fasting benefits?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#Should_I_change_medication_times_to_fit_a_fast\" >Should I change medication times to fit a fast?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#Can_you_exercise_on_a_48-hour_fast\" >Can you exercise on a 48-hour fast?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#Do_24-_and_48-hour_fasts_impact_sleep_differently\" >Do 24- and 48-hour fasts impact sleep differently?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#Can_a_fasting_app_tell_you_if_a_48-hour_fast_suits_you\" >Can a fasting app tell you if a 48-hour fast suits you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#The_bottom_line\" >The bottom line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 24- vs 48-hour fast compares one day without food with two consecutive days. Duration alone does not show better results, and either can be unsuitable for an individual. This guide explains the differences and research limits. Our overview of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-fasting-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of fasting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> distinguishes these approaches from other eating schedules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=24_vs_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;\">Every fast is a personal experience. Your dietary preferences, body composition, and activity level all influence your fasting journey. It&#8217;s advisable to consult with a healthcare provider before embarking on a fasting regimen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_takeaways\"><\/span><b>Key takeaways<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 24-hour fast lasts one day without food; a 48-hour fast lasts two consecutive days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research on fasts lasting 5-20 days cannot establish the effects of a 24- or 48-hour fast (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/82\/5\/664\/7209209\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A review of intermittent fasting strategies does not establish that 48 consecutive hours without food outperforms 24 hours (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/389\/bmj-2024-082007\"><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;\">An autophagy claim should not be treated as a reason to extend a fast to a specific hour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in body water and glycogen can affect scale weight; a short-term drop is not a direct measurement of fat loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9823884\/\"><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;\">Fasting suitability depends on your circumstances, including medication use; discuss it with a healthcare professional first (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsinhealth.nih.gov\/2019\/12\/fast-or-not-fast\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovery advice needs to account for nutrition before the fast as well as its duration (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/cg32\/chapter\/Recommendations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/How-To-Get-Rid-Of-Water-Retention-Overnight_-Beat-Bloat-With-These-Tips.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_main_difference_between_a_24-_and_48-hour_fast\"><\/span><b>What\u2019s the main difference between a 24- and 48-hour fast?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main difference is one additional day without food. That difference also means another day without dietary protein and other nutrients; it does not show an added benefit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, dinner-to-dinner on consecutive days is roughly 24 hours. Waiting until dinner the following day makes it roughly 48 hours. These examples explain the durations rather than recommending either schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During fasting, the body increasingly relies on stored fuels and ketones as glycogen availability falls (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK534877\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The timing varies, so a clock does not tell you exactly which metabolic state you have reached.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quick comparison can make the difference easier to see:<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm-comptable-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<table id=\"wpsm-table-1768\" class=\"wpsm-comptable \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<thead class=\"wpsm-thead wpsm-thead-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th class=\"placeholder wpsm-placeholder\"><\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>24-hour fast<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>48-hour fast<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tbody class=\"wpsm-tbody\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDuration\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 full day\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 full days\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMeals skipped\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDepends on the usual eating schedule\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDepends on the usual eating schedule\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPractical demand\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOne day without food\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTwo days without food\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEvidence of added benefit\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDepends on the outcome and protocol\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNot established by duration alone (2)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNutritional consideration\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo food nutrients during the fasting period\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA longer period without food nutrients\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSuitability\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRequires an individual assessment\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRequires an individual assessment\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAfterward\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNeeds depend on the individual\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNeeds depend on the individual and prior intake\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One option isn&#8217;t automatically better. Your health, fasting experience, activity level, and reason for fasting all matter when comparing the two.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-for-women-over-45\/\">Intermittent fasting for women over 45: schedules, benefits, and who should avoid it<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_24-hour_fast_be_as_effective_as_48_hours\"><\/span><b>Can a 24-hour fast be as effective as 48 hours?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The research cited here does not show that 48 hours is more effective than 24 hours for a defined health outcome. Comparing the length alone leaves out the eating pattern, participants, and outcome being measured.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2025 review compared intermittent fasting strategies with continuous energy restriction and unrestricted eating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/389\/bmj-2024-082007\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It was not a direct test showing that a single 48-hour fast is better than a single 24-hour fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A separate review examined fasts lasting 5-20 days (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/82\/5\/664\/7209209\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Its findings should not be transferred to a one- or two-day fast, and changes measured during a supervised study do not prove lasting benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_autophagy\"><\/span><b>What about autophagy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not use an online autophagy timeline as an individual fasting plan. Before relying on a claimed benefit, ask what the study actually measured and whether its participants and protocol match the claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A change in a laboratory marker should not be presented as proof that extending your fast will improve how you feel or function.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You shouldn&#8217;t assume that 24, 36, or 48 hours lead to a specific benefit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/senior-man.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_fast_uses_more_stored_fat_24_or_48_hours\"><\/span><b>Which fast uses more stored fat, 24 or 48 hours?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cannot calculate fat loss simply by doubling the fasting duration. Metabolism changes during fasting, but a change in fuel use is not the same as a measured long-term reduction in body fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK534877\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number on the scale can also be misleading immediately after a prolonged fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_fat_loss_and_weight_loss_the_same_thing\"><\/span><b>Are fat loss and weight loss the same thing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glycogen storage is associated with changes in body water, although the relationship is not precise enough to use as a personal conversion formula (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9823884\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A short-term scale change can reflect water and digestive contents as well as tissue changes. It should not be reported as the amount of body fat lost during a 48-hour fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longer-term weight change depends on the overall eating pattern. The fasting review does not show that adding another consecutive day without food produces superior lasting results (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/389\/bmj-2024-082007\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_fasting_2_days_a_week\"><\/span><b>What about fasting 2 days a week?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The phrase fasting two days a week can describe different approaches. Some involve separate days of reduced food intake, while a 48-hour fast means two consecutive days without food. Those protocols should not be treated as interchangeable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A two-day modified fasting approach shouldn&#8217;t be assumed to produce the same effects or carry the same risk as going 48 consecutive hours without food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe: Health Coaching app can help you build a more structured approach to your wellness routine with meal plans, workouts, and habit-tracking tools. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=24_vs_48_hour_fast\">Start using the app<\/a> to explore options that may support your personal fitness and nutrition goals.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_muscle_loss_more_likely_on_a_48-hour_fast\"><\/span><b>Is muscle loss more likely on a 48-hour fast?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A precise difference in muscle loss between one 24-hour and one 48-hour fast cannot be inferred from the research cited here. Longer fasting studies have reported lean-mass loss, but lean mass includes water and other nonfat tissue as well as muscle (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/82\/5\/664\/7209209\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a period without food, you receive no dietary protein. Repeated fasting therefore needs to be considered within the overall pattern of energy and nutrient intake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discuss the following with a qualified professional when assessing your nutritional needs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall calorie and protein intake<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Length and frequency of fasting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resistance training<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting body composition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Activity level<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our comparison of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-36-hour-fast\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24- vs 36-hour fast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explains another commonly discussed duration. A longer window should not be treated as an automatic progression.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to maintain or build muscle, consider whether your eating pattern lets you meet your nutritional needs and recover from training. A dietitian can help you assess that without relying on a fasting-hour target.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CALISTHENICS-workouts-for-young-men-cover-3-2.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_consider_after_each_type_of_fast\"><\/span><b>What should you consider after each type of fast?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovery needs cannot be decided from the number of hours alone. Food intake before the fast, unintentional weight loss, medical history, and medication use can change what advice is appropriate (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/cg32\/chapter\/Recommendations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsinhealth.nih.gov\/2019\/12\/fast-or-not-fast\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not use a generic meal list as a clinical refeeding plan. Someone whose intake was already inadequate before a fast may need a different approach from someone with adequate recent nutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_nutritional_history_matter_after_a_fast\"><\/span><b>Why does nutritional history matter after a fast?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical refeeding guidance considers factors such as low body weight, recent unintentional weight loss, prior food intake, and electrolyte levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/cg32\/chapter\/Recommendations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Counting only the most recent 48 hours can miss that broader history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have had inadequate intake or substantial unintentional weight loss, speak with a healthcare professional about restarting food. People at high risk of refeeding problems need qualified clinical care (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/cg32\/chapter\/Recommendations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refeeding syndrome is a potentially serious complication when nutrition is restarted in an at-risk person. This article cannot determine your risk or provide an individual refeeding regimen (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/cg32\/chapter\/Recommendations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hourly-benefits-of-fasting-chart\/\">Hourly benefits of fasting chart: what happens as you fast<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_either_duration_a_suitable_starting_point\"><\/span><b>Is either duration a suitable starting point?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neither duration should be treated as a default starting point. A shorter fast still needs to fit your nutritional needs, medications, and health circumstances (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsinhealth.nih.gov\/2019\/12\/fast-or-not-fast\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need to work toward 48 hours to follow a regular eating schedule. Ask a qualified professional whether fasting is appropriate for you before selecting a duration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider how a change in eating times would affect:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work and concentration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family meals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication schedules<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An eating schedule needs to fit everyday life and any medical instructions you follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel unwell during fasting, do not treat that as a challenge to push through. Seek advice about what is causing the problem and whether to continue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/side-stretch.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_can_you_do_each_fast\"><\/span><b>How often can you do each fast?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no universal weekly schedule for either duration. A qualified professional can help assess whether fasting fits your individual circumstances (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsinhealth.nih.gov\/2019\/12\/fast-or-not-fast\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not schedule repeated 24- or 48-hour fasts solely because an online plan recommends them. Consider the full week of food intake, activity, and medication requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 48-hour fast requires even more consideration since you&#8217;re going two consecutive days without food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies of longer, often supervised fasts have reported headaches, fatigue, hunger, and other adverse effects (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/82\/5\/664\/7209209\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Those studies do not provide an individual risk estimate for a one- or two-day fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek healthcare advice before fasting, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take glucose-lowering medication, or take medicine that must be taken with food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsinhealth.nih.gov\/2019\/12\/fast-or-not-fast\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A history of restrictive or disordered eating is also a reason to discuss eating patterns with a qualified professional rather than attempting a prolonged fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long-term_fasting_stages_what_happens_as_a_fast_continues\"><\/span><b>Long-term fasting stages: what happens as a fast continues?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting stages describe overlapping changes in fuel use, not exact appointments on a clock. They should not be used as targets for extending a fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A physiology overview describes changes including (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK534877\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/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;\">The body initially relies heavily on recently consumed nutrients and stored glycogen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glycogen availability decreases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat breakdown and ketone production increase<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body continues adjusting its use of available fuels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When these changes occur varies by individual. Factors such as your previous meal, carbohydrate intake, exercise, body composition, and metabolic health can all influence the timeline.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_research_say_about_prolonged_fasting_benefits\"><\/span><b>What does research say about prolonged fasting benefits?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research examines different fasting protocols, populations, and outcomes. Results from fasts lasting 5-20 days cannot establish a benefit from 48 hours without food, and short-term changes do not prove a lasting advantage (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/82\/5\/664\/7209209\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence that a biological process increases during longer fasting doesn&#8217;t automatically mean that extending a fast improves health outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluate a claim by the actual study protocol and outcome, not by a label such as ketosis or autophagy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re just starting your fitness journey or looking to add more structure to your routine, BetterMe offers tools that can support different wellness goals. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=24_vs_48_hour_fast\">Explore the app<\/a> and see how its workout, nutrition, and habit-building features can fit into your lifestyle.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/overlay-banner-4-1.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_change_medication_times_to_fit_a_fast\"><\/span><strong>Should I change medication times to fit a fast?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not change medication doses or timing on your own to fit a fasting schedule. Some medicines need food, and others affect blood glucose; ask your prescriber or pharmacist before changing your eating pattern (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newsinhealth.nih.gov\/2019\/12\/fast-or-not-fast\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_exercise_on_a_48-hour_fast\"><\/span><strong>Can you exercise on a 48-hour fast?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not assume that a routine you tolerate while eating normally is appropriate during two days without food. Discuss strenuous training and fasting with a qualified healthcare professional, and stop exercise if you feel dizzy, faint, or unwell. Our article on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/working-out-while-fasting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working out while fasting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides broader context, not clearance for a 48-hour fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_24-_and_48-hour_fasts_impact_sleep_differently\"><\/span><strong>Do 24- and 48-hour fasts impact sleep differently?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cited review of intermittent fasting and sleep found mixed results and did not show a clear 24- versus 48-hour comparison (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8539054\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It therefore cannot predict how an individual will sleep during either duration.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_fasting_app_tell_you_if_a_48-hour_fast_suits_you\"><\/span><strong>Can a fasting app tell you if a 48-hour fast suits you?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. A timer, quiz, or subscription does not assess whether two days without food is appropriate for you. Check what the product actually offers, and seek individual healthcare advice before attempting prolonged fasting.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=24_vs_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\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-12.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><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;\">A 48-hour fast adds another full day without food. That does not establish better long-term results, and the research discussed here does not provide an individual plan for fasting, exercise, or refeeding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose an eating pattern that meets your needs rather than pursuing a longer fasting target. Speak with a healthcare professional before attempting prolonged fasting, particularly when medications, inadequate intake, or existing health concerns are involved.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 24- vs 48-hour fast compares one day without food with two consecutive days. Duration alone does not show better results, and either can be unsuitable for an individual. This guide explains the differences and research limits. Our overview of types of fasting distinguishes these approaches from other eating schedules. Every fast is a personal [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":94839,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[150],"tags":[],"coauthors":[45],"class_list":["post-94838","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fasting-diet"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.8 (Yoast SEO v27.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>24 vs 48 Hour Fast: Key Differences Explained | BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Not sure which fasting window suits you? \u2605 24 VS 48 HOUR FAST \u27a4 compares benefits, challenges and who may want to try each one. See how to choose with care.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"24- vs 48-hour fast: what\u2019s the difference?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Not sure which fasting window suits you? \u2605 24 VS 48 HOUR FAST \u27a4 compares benefits, challenges and who may want to try each one. See how to choose with care.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"BetterMe Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"#\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/311-24-vs-48-hour-fast-1024x640.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"640\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"BetterMe\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@betterme\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"BetterMe\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"9 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"BetterMe\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/a1fc1fed5dd72891a2ee8f88b5c4ed74\"},\"headline\":\"24- vs 48-hour fast: what\u2019s the difference?\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1759,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cdn.betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/311-24-vs-48-hour-fast.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Fasting\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">A 24- vs 48-hour fast compares one day without food with two consecutive days. Duration alone does not show better results, and either can be unsuitable for an individual. This guide explains the differences and research limits. Our overview of <\\\/span><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/types-of-fasting-2\\\/\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">types of fasting<\\\/span><\\\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"> distinguishes these approaches from other eating schedules.<\\\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\"><\\\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Every fast is a personal experience. Your dietary preferences, body composition, and activity level all influence your fasting journey. It's advisable to consult with a healthcare provider before embarking on a fasting regimen.<\\\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Key takeaways<\\\/b><\\\/h2>\\r\\n<ul>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">A 24-hour fast lasts one day without food; a 48-hour fast lasts two consecutive days.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Research on fasts lasting 5-20 days cannot establish the effects of a 24- or 48-hour fast (<\\\/span><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/academic.oup.com\\\/nutritionreviews\\\/article\\\/82\\\/5\\\/664\\\/7209209\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">1<\\\/span><\\\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">A review of intermittent fasting strategies does not establish that 48 consecutive hours without food outperforms 24 hours (<\\\/span><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.bmj.com\\\/content\\\/389\\\/bmj-2024-082007\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">2<\\\/span><\\\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">An autophagy claim should not be treated as a reason to extend a fast to a specific hour.<\\\/span><\\\/li>\\r\\n \\t<li style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\" aria-level=\\\"1\\\"><span st ...\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\\\/\",\"name\":\"24 vs 48 Hour Fast: Key Differences Explained | BetterMe\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cdn.betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/311-24-vs-48-hour-fast.png\",\"description\":\"Not sure which fasting window suits you? \u2605 24 VS 48 HOUR FAST \u27a4 compares benefits, challenges and who may want to try each one. See how to choose with care.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cdn.betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/311-24-vs-48-hour-fast.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cdn.betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/311-24-vs-48-hour-fast.png\",\"width\":1920,\"height\":1200,\"caption\":\"Woman holding a bowl of food and an alarm clock to compare a 24 vs 48 hour fast.\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Diets\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/diets\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Fasting\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/diets\\\/fasting-diet\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"24- vs 48-hour fast: what\u2019s the difference?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/\",\"name\":\"BetterMe Blog\",\"description\":\"Health &amp; Fitness\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"BetterMe\",\"alternateName\":\"Betterme Limited\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cdn.betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/07\\\/BetterMe.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cdn.betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/07\\\/BetterMe.png\",\"width\":512,\"height\":512,\"caption\":\"BetterMe\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/betterme.health.coaching\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/betterme\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/betterme\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/betterme-apps\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.pinterest.com\\\/bettermetips\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/channel\\\/UC0svgcjc3jSgcryqo83spPQ\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tiktok.com\\\/@betterme.health.coaching\",\"https:\\\/\\\/apps.apple.com\\\/app\\\/betterme-health-coaching\\\/id1264546236\",\"https:\\\/\\\/play.google.com\\\/store\\\/apps\\\/details?id=com.gen.workoutme&amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;amp;amp;gl=US\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.wikidata.org\\\/wiki\\\/Q114895798\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/a1fc1fed5dd72891a2ee8f88b5c4ed74\",\"name\":\"BetterMe\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cdn.betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/11\\\/Frame-6-150x150.pngf8c457bbfb019eee5091c2120aabff05\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cdn.betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/11\\\/Frame-6-150x150.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/cdn.betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2021\\\/11\\\/Frame-6-150x150.png\",\"caption\":\"BetterMe\"},\"sameAs\":[\"#\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/author\\\/bttrm-admin\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"24 vs 48 Hour Fast: Key Differences Explained | BetterMe","description":"Not sure which fasting window suits you? \u2605 24 VS 48 HOUR FAST \u27a4 compares benefits, challenges and who may want to try each one. See how to choose with care.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"24- vs 48-hour fast: what\u2019s the difference?","og_description":"Not sure which fasting window suits you? \u2605 24 VS 48 HOUR FAST \u27a4 compares benefits, challenges and who may want to try each one. See how to choose with care.","og_url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/","og_site_name":"BetterMe Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching","article_author":"#","og_image":[{"width":1024,"height":640,"url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/311-24-vs-48-hour-fast-1024x640.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"BetterMe","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@betterme","twitter_site":"@betterme","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"BetterMe","Est. reading time":"9 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/"},"author":{"name":"BetterMe","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/a1fc1fed5dd72891a2ee8f88b5c4ed74"},"headline":"24- vs 48-hour fast: what\u2019s the difference?","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/"},"wordCount":1759,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/311-24-vs-48-hour-fast.png","articleSection":["Fasting"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 24- vs 48-hour fast compares one day without food with two consecutive days. Duration alone does not show better results, and either can be unsuitable for an individual. This guide explains the differences and research limits. Our overview of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-fasting-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of fasting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> distinguishes these approaches from other eating schedules.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every fast is a personal experience. Your dietary preferences, body composition, and activity level all influence your fasting journey. It's advisable to consult with a healthcare provider before embarking on a fasting regimen.<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Key takeaways<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 24-hour fast lasts one day without food; a 48-hour fast lasts two consecutive days.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research on fasts lasting 5-20 days cannot establish the effects of a 24- or 48-hour fast (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/82\/5\/664\/7209209\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A review of intermittent fasting strategies does not establish that 48 consecutive hours without food outperforms 24 hours (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/389\/bmj-2024-082007\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An autophagy claim should not be treated as a reason to extend a fast to a specific hour.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span st ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/","name":"24 vs 48 Hour Fast: Key Differences Explained | BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/311-24-vs-48-hour-fast.png","description":"Not sure which fasting window suits you? \u2605 24 VS 48 HOUR FAST \u27a4 compares benefits, challenges and who may want to try each one. See how to choose with care.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/311-24-vs-48-hour-fast.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/311-24-vs-48-hour-fast.png","width":1920,"height":1200,"caption":"Woman holding a bowl of food and an alarm clock to compare a 24 vs 48 hour fast."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/24-vs-48-hour-fast\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Diets","item":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/diets\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Fasting","item":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/diets\/fasting-diet\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"24- vs 48-hour fast: what\u2019s the difference?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/","name":"BetterMe Blog","description":"Health &amp; Fitness","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization","name":"BetterMe","alternateName":"Betterme Limited","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/BetterMe.png","width":512,"height":512,"caption":"BetterMe"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/betterme.health.coaching","https:\/\/x.com\/betterme","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/betterme\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/betterme-apps","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/bettermetips\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0svgcjc3jSgcryqo83spPQ","https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@betterme.health.coaching","https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/betterme-health-coaching\/id1264546236","https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.gen.workoutme&amp;amp;amp;amp;hl=en_US&amp;amp;amp;amp;gl=US","https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q114895798"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/a1fc1fed5dd72891a2ee8f88b5c4ed74","name":"BetterMe","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-6-150x150.pngf8c457bbfb019eee5091c2120aabff05","url":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-6-150x150.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-6-150x150.png","caption":"BetterMe"},"sameAs":["#"],"url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/author\/bttrm-admin\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94838","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94838"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94838\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":94842,"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94838\/revisions\/94842"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/94839"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94838"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=94838"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=94838"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=94838"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}