Hoeijmakers mentions that. Fasting activates anti-oxidants. For example, in the Netherlands hospitals are starting to experiment with fasting before a surgery.

Hoeijmakers mentions that. Fasting activates anti-oxidants. For example, in the Netherlands hospitals are starting to experiment with fasting before a surgery. During surgery arteries arteries are opened, bringing blood in contact with oxygen. With pre activated anti-oxidants damage will be minimized, helping with recovery.