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I was researching the effects of fasting on human growth hormone levels.

“But our concern here is HGH. It starts at 0.73 and peaks at 9.86 on a 40 day fast. That is a 1,250% increase in growth hormone. A shorter 5 day fast gives a 300% increase. All this HGH increases without drugs.

Fasting is a great stimulus to HGH secretion. During fasting, there is the spike in the early morning, but there is regular secretion throughout the day as well. Hartman et al also showed a 5 fold increase in HGH in response to a 2 day fast.

This HGH likely helps in the maintenance of lean mass – both muscle and bone.”

https://www.dietdoctor.com/fasting-and-growth-hormone

Benefits of natural HGH:

1) Increased Muscle Strength

2) Better Fracture Healing

3) Weight loss

4) stronger bones

5) Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

6) Increased Libido

7) Decreased obesity

8) Better Mood and Cognitive Function

9) Better Sleep

DYOR but fasting for 5 days has shown to increase HGH levels by 300%.

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Discussion

Ocean 2y ago

My question is, is that HGH spike useful even though it’s temporary?

I always hear people dismiss it, but maybe you can do something on that day like go, do a heavy weighting training session.

Sovereign Matt 2y ago

HGH is like man’s natural steroid. I think any increase would be good for both men who wish to maintain a lean athletic physique. But I don’t know I ain’t an expert 😂.

Ocean 2y ago

totally agree there,

the critics say that the spike is temporary, so it doesn’t matter. While my thought is maybe it’s a timeframe window that you can use take action which can yield lasting benefits 💪

Amelia 2y ago

40 days, holy shit that’s a long time.

The increase libido is a huge Benefit hum.,. And it’s cheaper than viagra. Thoughts guys🤔

Sovereign Matt 2y ago

Don’t think I would ever be motivated enough to do a 40 day fast.

But I do try to do a 4 day fast every 3 months.