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Can fasting damage your liver?

Published in Fasting & Liver Health 1 min read

Yes, prolonged fasting can potentially damage your liver.

While the liver plays a vital role in processes like ketone production during fasting (ketones are a crucial energy source for the brain and other organs), excessively long periods of fasting can negatively impact liver health and lead to complications. According to Dr. Miglani, "prolonged fasting can have negative effects on liver health, leading to potential complications."

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