Fasting Health

A whole-food vegan diet can start lowering blood pressure in about 2–4 weeks, with larger, steadier drops over 2–3 months for many people.

Fasting before a cholesterol blood test usually lowers triglycerides and gives a clearer picture of your typical LDL and HDL levels.

Fasting can improve insulin sensitivity by lowering insulin levels, reducing liver fat, and helping cells respond better to glucose after meals.

To lower fasting blood sugar, blend smart meals, steady movement, good sleep, and the treatment plan you set with your care team.

Yes, water fasting can lower blood pressure for some people in the short term, but it carries health risks and needs medical guidance.

Yes, vaping can affect fasting blood sugar through nicotine driven changes in insulin and stress hormones; research in people is still growing.

Yes, water fasting can trigger autophagy, but the effect depends on fasting length, your health, and how you reintroduce food.

Yes, water intake can nudge fasting blood sugar by easing dehydration and helping the body clear extra glucose.

Most total cholesterol tests no longer need fasting, though your clinic may still ask for it in some situations.

No, a cortisol blood test usually doesn’t require fasting; timing and certain medicines matter most for accurate cortisol results.