Editorial guides.
Long-form articles by The Editors on fasting — how to start safely, what the risks are, how medications interact, and what biomarkers tell you if it is working.
The beginner's guide to fasting: what works, what doesn't, and what to watch for
A comprehensive introduction covering fasting methods, expected timelines, safety rails, and the questions worth asking before your first fast.
Safety guide · YMYLFasting safety and risks: what can go wrong and how to prevent it
The complete risk profile of fasting protocols from mild daily TRE to extended water fasts — with red flags, contraindications, and emergency protocols.
Safety guide · YMYLFasting and medications: what your doctor needs to know before you start
A medication-by-medication guide to the interactions, adjustments, and absolute contraindications that make physician coordination non-negotiable.
Practical guideBreaking a fast properly: the refeeding protocol that protects your results
How to transition from fasting to eating — by fast duration — without GI distress, blood sugar spikes, or refeeding complications.
Practical guideFasting lab markers to track: the biomarkers that tell you if it's working
Which blood tests to run before starting, what to monitor during a fasting protocol, and how to interpret changes — without the guesswork.
Comparison guide · YMYLWater fasting vs Buchinger fasting: what actually differs between the two protocols
A side-by-side comparison of pure water fasting and the Buchinger method — covering physiology, safety profiles, clinical evidence, and which protocol suits which situation.
Science review · YMYLAutophagy and fasting: what the science actually shows and what it does not
Cellular recycling is real biology. The claims built on top of it often are not. A look at what autophagy research has established, where the gaps are, and why the hype outpaces the evidence.
Safety guide · YMYLChoosing a supervised fasting clinic: what to verify before you book
A practical verification checklist covering medical staffing, monitoring protocols, intake assessments, and the red flags that should make you walk away.