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Fasting and gastro-intestinal health

2019-08-25 03:50:32
Does intermittent fasting help in improving gastro -intestinal health? Many sources say that gut health becomes better when we fast. Is this true?
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Yes. Once a week fasting is beneficial. But prolonged fasting is harmfull.

Answered2019-08-25 04:31:45

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