I’m getting testing for covid tomorrow so I’ll be home doing nothing for the next couple days. I’m fully aware this page is not for medical advice but I would love to hear people’s thoughts on fasting while sick for 3-4 days with water & supplements? Im 22 and alright shape, no underlying med conditions and only getting tested as a precaution as I haven’t been in contact with a case I just have a runny nose and a little tired but went for a run tonight and felt good afterwards. I know I won’t feel good without food while sick but considering it isn’t an extended one and it’s an opportunity where I can rest the whole fast would there be any real danger? Obviously if I feel like I’m dying I’ll eat
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If I recall correctly fasting suppresses the immune response and can hinder your body’s ability to form long-term immunity, which is why it’s highly discouraged for a few days after getting vaccinated
I would HIGHLY recommend putting a pause on fasting for at least a week or two if you’re COVID positive… It’s really not worth it, just take a week of two off and give your immune system the energy it needs to do its job while you’re down