While fasting generally involves abstaining from food for a particular period of time, dry fasting involves abstaining from both food and beverages. Proponents claim it can help with weight loss, improve immune function, reduce inflammation, and even delay aging. Importantly, current research does not support these claims. More importantly, the risks are significant.
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