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Because this diet is a fairly radical approach to weight loss, it is wise to speak to your doctor first to see if it is safe to follow the diet.

Current medical opinion suggests that the benefits of fasting are unproven. This is because long-term studies take several years, or even decades, to complete and this is a relatively new field.

The good news is that no significant dangers or problems with the diet have been reported so far. We can also take note that certain religions have been fasting for hundreds of years. Fasting during Ramadan requires Muslims to fast during daylight hours for a month. Fasting is also common among most Hindus. They fast on certain days of the week based on their belief and to appease certain deities. Both Hindus and Muslims believe that fasting is important for the wellbeing of human beings as it nourishes both physical and spiritual needs.