Fasting - a potent Therapeutic Agent of the Modern Age

Fasting as a therapy has found its way into modern medicine in the last decade through a wealth of basic studies and experimental work as well as increasing clinical research. It is a process with a tradition going back thousands of years and therefore various implementation options. What they have in common is the reduction in daily food intake for a limited time. This has a variety of effects on the metabolism, cells and organ systems, which can make it a potent agent in medical practice.