S3 Ep. 14 | The Dr. Kris Podcast | The Difference Between Fasting and Starving

Not only can intermittent fasting help you lose weight, but it can also reduce inflammation and improve health conditions such as arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and strokes.

But fasting is not the same thing as starving yourself of essential nutrients. In fact, long-term glucose starvation increases inflammation levels in the body and can cause your body to hold onto fat cells, preventing weight loss.

So what are the true distinctions between fasting and starvation?

On this episode of The Dr. Kris Podcast, Dr. Wusterhausen and Steve Brown discuss key differences between intermittent fasting and starvation, as well as:

• Health benefits you may see with fasting;
• Risks of starvation for your long-term health; and
• How to start a safe, healthy fasting plan.