When sick is it best to fast ?

[hottybo2]

I have been ill this weekend. Should i be focusing on fasting and rest as much as possible so my body can self heal itself?

 

[SteveMobsterG]

It'd depend on the illness.

 

[stevesmi]

autophagy starts occuring after 18 hours or so. so i would do a water fast for 3 days.. drink tons of water.

also by fasting your body can take that energy it would use up from digesting food and translate it over to the immune system.

 

[Fella Finn]

Depending on the situation I've always tried to at least drink something if it's going to be a longer recovery time.

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

Based on what I have been reading lately, it sounds like fasting is a great idea. The key is to ensure you are getting in enough water.