Fasting and gastro-intestinal health

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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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Dr. Rahul Poddar Laparoscopic Surgeon 10 yrs exp Ghaziabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rahul Poddar

Laparoscopic Surgeon 10 yrs exp Ghaziabad

Yes. Once a week fasting is beneficial. But prolonged fasting is harmfull.

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