72-Hour Fasting Benefits on the Immune System

What are the benefits of intermittent fasting on your immune system? This is what you need to know.

For more details on this topic, check out the full article on the website:

DATA: Prolonged Fasting reduces IGF-1/PKA to promote hematopoietic stem cell-based regeneration and reverse immunosuppression

Timestamps:
0:00 Fasting benefits on the immune system
0:29 The many benefits of fasting
0:37 #1 Boosts white blood cell count
1:16 #2 Strongly surpasses inflammation
2:04 #3 Decreases PKA
2:28 #4 Kills old and damaged white blood cells

In this video, I want to talk about the benefits of fasting and intermittent fasting for your immune system.

The benefits of fasting are amazing—especially if you can do a 72-hour fast. Most people will need to build up to a fast this long by starting with a 48-hour fast. It’s a good idea to do a 48- or 72-hour fast periodically—maybe once every month or two.

The benefits of fasting on the immune system have to do with literally growing a new immune system. Here’s what it helps with:
1. Boosts white blood cell count, including phagocytes, T-cells, and B-cells.
2. Strongly surpasses inflammation by supporting cytokines
3. Decreases PKA
4. Kills old and damaged white blood cells through autophagy

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 59, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg’s Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching. I hope this video helped explain the many benefits of fasting on the immune system.

[Fit.Fusion]

Every time I fast, my mom suddenly turns into a 5 stars chef :|

[teddibear]

My 22 year old son lost his sense of smell in Aug. 21 due to the coof. In March 22 he did a 72 hr fast. Got his smell back!!!!

[sutats]

Just 10 hours to go to achieve my first 72 hour fast. You can do it people! Just do it!

[sunshinedayz]

20 hours into a 72 hour fast! Reviewing benefits for more motivation!
Getting healthy. Getting fit!

[KeithAndTiffanyAllgood]

About to end my 72 hour fast in 6 minutes. God Bless You On Your Journey.

[HH]

Initial target was a 72-hour fast, but ended up doing 171 hours (7 days), feeling great and now breaking the fast. Thinking of making this an annual thing. Fasting is awesome! 🙂

[eminedoganates]

I testify to the truth of improved immune system with 72 hours fasting by my own experience.
I had caught really bad flu just before my pre-scheduled 3 day water fast.
Since I had already lost my appetite and wanted to see the impact on my immune system, I fasted for 3 days.
I usually can't recover from such a flu for weeks but it was all cleared up completely after 3 days of fast.
I think it is pretty good idea to fast while sick. We lose appetite for a reason.

[mandeepbhullar]

With god’s grace 7 hours left to complete my 72 hours water fast.

[НастоящийПельмень-гч]

I am from Russia and do not know English. I watch your videos from the person who translates them into Russian. I just wanted to thank you personally for these videos!

[ThatguyPB]

I’m at 48 hours in right now! Keep going. It’s hard but we got this! You got this!

[prettyprudent]

Just completed my 15-day Water Fast.
Unbelievably, it got rid of my nasal polyps.

[dantucker]

56 hours in, I'm determined to make it to 72 now and I will do it 👍

[joyceawesome]

30 minutes to the end of my 72 hours fasting. It's amazing how my body feels so light and inflammation on my neck gone.

[jimbo]

I just did a 96 hour fast. I never would have thought I could do such a long fast, but since going keto, fasting is easier. I started with a 48 fast. Then a 72 hour fast and finally the four day fast.

[JoaoChimay]

The first rule of fasting is, you do not talk about fasting
The second rule of fasting is, YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT FASTING.
Third rule: no sugar, no carbs

[QuestionEverything]

I had serious issues with my knees. Saw Doctors and Osteopaths. Apparently my back was out of alignment which has been corrected but the pain in my knees and joints remained. 72 hour fast and all the pain has gone! Mind blowing!!! I’ve been suffering for over 6 months. 3 day water fast and I feel brilliant!

[reihoilan]

Today, I have 4 hours left to complete my 5-day fast. In these 5 days, I only drank water. I didn't put even a gram of food in my mouth. In these 5 days, I lost 5 kilos. 3 days are not easy, but 5 days are a little harder. When a person is hungry, they understand the situation of hungry people and animals better. Hunger turns you into a better person. It was a great experience for me. I continued my normal life in these 5 days. I used my car and did about 50 squats every day. I feel a little weak, especially in the first 3 days I feel this weak more. I recommend it to everyone. Of course, fasting is difficult, you have to make a great effort, your will must be strong and ask God for help in this matter.

[jaikai]

I healed a leg ulcer and chronic IBS excess mucus and god knows what else when I gave up drugs and alcohol 5 months ago started listening to this man I really would like to thank him in person… my last fast I done 36 I’m gonna do the 72hour one next I’m due a fast

[AjaElnaser]

Today, I will end my 3 day fast in the evening. I am waaaay more productive than ever, calm, got rid of pain in my neck completely. I sleep better. I havent felt hunger, just empty stomach. Thank you for your videos. Good luck everyone.

[ravenel]

60 hours into a 72 hour fast and I’m amazed at how it tightens your skin beautifully as the weight comes off. My stomach never looks bad or saggy the way it did as I was losing weight the traditional way. More importantly, my brain is feeling better. It’s amazing.