Did some fasting last year, water fasts, short dry (12h ramadan style), and after stumbling on this sub decided to try a prolonged dry fast.
First day is easy as always, went to bed and woke up after a hard night hot like an oven and dry like Sahara. Had to go to work so workout and quick shower. Lesson 1 - hard dry would really be more effective for autophagy, the skin absorbs water so fast I was afraid it would eat up the soap too.
Last night I slept like a baby, but I woke up to what could only be described like a hangover from the depths of hell. Cold af, shaking, body begging for water. I drank some, amazed at how abysmal it tasted, and am now refeeding on kefir and light veggies. Lesson 2 - 36 hours is recommended for a reason.
So the question arises - why even do LONG fasts? It seems to me that rolling shorter ones might be better in all regards. Not judging, just really curious.
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I tend to agree with you mostly because I do 24-36 generally because life gets in the way or boredom, rarely is it hunger or thirst.
I think as DF is more of a healing fast then the longer the better for the body to repair itself, new stem cells etc. etc.
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No, hard dry is not more effective for autophagy… go do more research. You are spouting off nonsense and hyperbole. There are clear reasons for doing a 5, 7, or 11 day fast. Most people don’t have the reactions you described.