Wellness Wise’s 36-Hour Fasting Video Draws 28 Million Views as Experts Question Long-Term Benefits
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Updated · Bored Panda · Jun 14
Wellness Wise’s 36-Hour Fasting Video Draws 28 Million Views as Experts Question Long-Term Benefits
2 articles · Updated · Bored Panda · Jun 14
Summary
A 56-minute Wellness Wise simulation posted a year ago has reached 28 million views, walking viewers through what it says happens inside the body during a 36-hour fast.
The video maps a timeline from lower insulin about 4 hours after eating to glycogen use at 8 hours, fat burning by 12 hours, autophagy at 16 hours and a claimed peak by 36 hours.
Adam Collins of the University of Surrey said a 36-hour fast can aid weight loss and improve metabolic flexibility, the body’s ability to switch between fuel sources.
Human evidence for major long-term benefits remains limited, according to experts including James Betts of the University of Bath, while reported risks include fatigue, headaches, nutrient deficiencies and possible links to disordered eating.
A 2022 study of 2,762 Canadian adolescents and young adults found intermittent fasting was associated with disordered eating, with the strongest link seen among women.