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Interesting. Any studies that validate the first point? I recall research talking about how there’s little muscle wastage until day 21 in normal healthy adults.
by roystonvassey 6y ago
Interesting. Any studies that validate the first point? I recall research talking about how there’s little muscle wastage until day 21 in normal healthy adults.
Keen to know if we have learned more in this space
- PoachedSausage 6y agoThe figure I have seen is that muscle wasting drops to less than 0.2 kg per day once the body fully enter ketosis. Obviously, anyone considering a fast longer than a few days should do so under the supervision of a doctor who can monitor electrolyte levels etc. They can also check for the rare enzyme defect called Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency, those with it are unable to fast safely.
- s1artibartfast 6y agoIsn't 0.2 kg per day is a huge amount of muscle?? Thats half a pound a day!
- me_me_me 6y agofor salt look up topics around: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000394.htm https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000394.htm Magnesium and potasium main but not only function is to regulate heart beat. Lack of them might lead to arrhythmia and other complications. Not sure about muscle loss.
- intotheabyss 6y agoI know this is true just anecdotally. I'm totally ripped after a 7 day fast with none of my muscle wasting away, just the fat.