96-Hour Water Fast: Brain and Body Reset
This week, I completed a 96-hour water fast, and the results were transformative. I’ve spent years overcoming health challenges, inflammation, exhaustion, and searching for real solutions. This fast is a powerful reset for my brain and body, delivering a clean energy, quiet mind, steady focus and ultra clarity. What is amazing is that it triggered mitophagy, the cellular cleanup process that rejuvenates our systems. Here’s my experience and why fasting could be a game-changer for your brain health.
For 96 hours, I consumed water, bone broth and electrolytes, following a protocol grounded in science and ancient tradition. Day one was a breeze. By day two, my mind felt clearer and sharper. Energy stabilized, no crashes or spikes. By day three, focus and motivation soared, as if my brain had hit a reset button. Day four brought a profound sense of renewed energy, reminding me of why I love this. The benefits are not just subjective; fasting has been well documented for its benefits.
Fasting triggers mitophagy, where cells recycle damaged mitochondria, boosting energy production and protecting against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Prolonged fasting (48–120 hours) enhances mitophagy, reducing oxidative stress linked to cognitive decline. For me, this cellular reset is a cornerstone of brain health.
Beyond mitophagy, fasting improves insulin sensitivity, lowering blood sugar and preventing type 2 diabetes. A 2018 Cell Metabolism study found intermittent fasting enhances insulin response, stabilizing energy, exactly what I felt during my fast. My fasting blood glucose and A!C resets with each fast. This metabolic shift also ramps up metabolism, as the body taps fat stores for fuel (ketosis), supporting weight management and sustained energy, which I experienced by day three.
Fasting’s benefits extend to cancer prevention. A 2020 Nature Reviews Cancer study suggests fasting reduces tumor growth by stressing cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. For Alzheimer’s prevention, fasting clears amyloid-beta plaques, a hallmark of the disease. These outcomes reinforce why I integrate fasting into Ilios Health’s protocols as a foundation to detoxify and repair brain health.
Sadhguru said, “life does not happen to you, life happens from within you.” sums it up, clear the mind to channel the divine. At Ilios Health, we empower people to take control from the inside out with science-backed tools and time tested practices with the industry's best supplements and coaching.
Disclaimer: Consult a healthcare provider before fasting, especially with medical conditions.
