[donovanh]

I think the opposite. People that fast for a period (> 16 hours) report improved energy levels. This may be because after a while the body enters a ketogenic state where it burns body fat, which is a great source of energy and perfect for when on the hunt.

[naasking]

> I think the opposite. People that fast for a period (> 16 hours) report improved energy levels. This may be because after a while the body enters a ketogenic state where it burns body fat, which is a great source of energy and perfect for when on the hunt.

Ketogenesis requires over a week of carb restriction IIRC. I think fasting yields energy because the body increases various stress hormones to push you to find food so you don't starve.

[dorfsmay]

No, it has to do with insulin levels. Google "Jason Fung insulin".

[Retric]

Depending on food type it can easily take over 2 days to digest food. https://www.mayoclinic.org/digestive-system/expert-answers/f...