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Daniel Keane

Fasting for three days can trigger weight loss but seven is too much, scientists reveal

Fasting for three days can lead to weight loss but going without food for a week carries no significant further health benefits, according to a study.

Scientists at Queen Mary University of London monitored 12 healthy volunteers taking part in a week-long water fast and tracked changes in the levels of 3,000 proteins in their blood.

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