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Fasting during a cold

I'm just curious what people think of fasting during a cold/flu. My daughter has had the flu for 2 days now. I have been around her and been coughed on alot. I would like to try a 2-3 day water/tea fast to see if there is any helpful effects at combating the sickness or preventing it from pre fasting before becoming sick. I'm at roughly 14 hours now without food and I Will continue to fast for the next few days.

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I totally agree with the other comment. Now is not the time for extended fasting. Lots of green tea during the fasting window and a nice hearty bowl of hot chicken noodle soup is what you need! Get well soon!

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There are a few recent papers showing positive links between BHB and immunity. A Google search of BHB and immunity should lead you to the papers in the National Library of Medicine and Nature. I hope you manage to dodge the illness.