In an interview with Opigigo!, Dr. Mounes Batista explains how 100 fast hours, adopted by influencers like Mateus Verdelho, can be harmful
Mateus Verdelho He used his social networks to show over 900,000 followers the result of his new weight loss process: a 100 -hour fast. The husband of Vental Verdelho He did not report more details or suggestions on the technique used to eliminate more than 5 kg, but referred to the fans concerned to look for a professional. The revelation attracted the attention of the Netizen, who raised a series of questions about the risks of the method. In an interview with With you!Dr. Mounes Batista, a post -Laurea doctor in Nutrology, focused on weight loss, explained the damage of intermittent fasting.
“It can lead to various serious health risks (…) when we talk about fasting, we refer to a millennial practice present in various religious cultures and traditions. Fasting was used as a healing method. Hippocrats, known as “father of medicine”, defended fasting as therapeutic practice“He said.
In addition, prolonged fasting, without a follow -up -up, can cause nutritional deficiencies, muscle loss, electrolytic disorders and mental health effects: “Among the contraindications, we find people with pre -existing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, eating disorders or pregnant or breastfeeding women. It is also noteworthy that if someone is taking into consideration the execution of a 100 -hour fast, it is essential to consult a healthcare profession, such as a doctor or nutritionist, before starting the process. They will provide personalized guidelines and help to evaluate potential risks and benefits. Furthermore, it is important to keep in mind that there are safer and effective approaches to health and well -being that do not involve extreme fasting“.
“In the case of Mateus Verdelho, he fasting 100 hours and during this period he received support and monitoring of health workers (doctors and nutritionists), which is essential to guarantee security in such a long time. He made it very clear for his followers to look for follow -up medical and nutritional if they want to do it. After completing the rapid relationships of 100 hours, Verdelho’s relationships mention: feeling of mental clarity, as well as greater attention, the changes in taste (their taste buds have become more sensitive). He noticed changes in his food preferences and greater appreciation for healthy foods“He added.
The professional also stressed a curiosity: the longer documented record of fasting in humans was 382 days. A Scottish man, who weighed 209 kg, lost about 125 kg with the method: “Remembering to be supervised by doctors and consumed only vitamin supplements, electrolytes and regular medical services during the process“.
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