What are the phases of starvation?

Information regarding the stages of starvation and the effect malnutrition has on the human body. read more

The third phase happens only in prolonged starvation and may end in the person's death. The First Phase of Starvation. During the first stage of starvation, blood glucose levels are maintained through the production of glucose from proteins, glycogen and fats. At first, glycogen is broken down into glucose. read more

Starvation can be caused by fasting, coma, famine, stroke, severe gastrointestinal disease, and anorexia nevrosa. The body resists starvation by body’s tissue break down and uses them as a calories source (like the furniture burning to keep the warm house). read more

The symptoms of starvation show up in three stages. Phase one and two can show up in anyone that skips meals, diets and goes through fasting. Phase three is more severe and results from long-term starvation and can be fatal. read more