What is Fasting?
CATEGORY: Nutrition/Diets
TYPES:Generic: FastingBrand:
Fasting is primarily the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time.
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How do members experience Fasting?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support weight loss | 9 | 5 | |
| Support spiritual health | 4 | 3 | |
| Diabetes type 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | 1 | |
| Anaphylaxis | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Generalized weakness (asthenia) | 2 | |
| Blood sugar swings | 1 | |
| Irritability | 1 | |
| Spacing out | 1 | |
| Weight loss | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 9 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Mar 20, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Support spiritual health: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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