How is fasting different from starvation?

Food fuels the body and can serve as a source of comfort. While food is crucial for survival, you may occasionally want or need to fast. read more

Differences in Fasting and Starvation The primary difference between fasting and starvation is the severity of symptoms experienced. People who fast for a short period of time may experience relatively minor side effects like hunger, headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness, low blood pressure and fatigue. read more

It's a worthwhile thing to look at the book Eat Stop Eat. There is a great deal of relevant research cited in it. For me, most important was muscle loss. Up to 72 hours, fasting caused no muscle loss. read more