🧠 Think fasting will melt your muscles, wreck your metabolism, or starve your brain? You’re not alone — but you are being misled. In this video, I break down the top 10 myths about extended fasting — using real science and my own data from multiple 7–9 day water fasts. From body scans to blood sugar, I’ve tracked it all… and I’ve heard it all. Now it’s time to bust the biggest fasting myths once and for all. Whether you’re considering your first fast or already a pro, you’ll want to know what’s fact — and what’s outdated fear-mongering. 🌐 The fasting benefits page I mentioned in the video - https://www.practicalhealth.life/fasting-research 📊 What’s Covered in This Video: 0:00 – Intro: Why fasting myths spread so fast 0:30 – Myth #1: It’s just a fad 0:54 – Myth #2: You’ll lose all your muscle 1:27 – Myth #3: Fasting slows metabolism 1:58 – Myth #4: It’s only safe for young/healthy people 2:28 – Myth #5: Fasts must be 16+ hours to matter 2:51 – Myth #6: It’s all about weight loss 3:22 – Myth #7: You need to detox before/after 3:41 – Myth #8: You can’t exercise while fasting 4:02 – Myth #9: Fasting = starvation 4:25 – Myth #10: You’ll feel miserable the whole time 4:48 – Wrap-up & call to action 🛠️ Tools I Use During and After Fasting: • KETO-MOJO GK+ Glucose & Ketone Testing Kit – https://amzn.to/4cD41Ez • KETO-MOJO Glucose & Ketone Strips – https://amzn.to/42cabrH • Sherpa Pink Himalayan Salt – https://amzn.to/44QiD1q • Ultima Electrolyte Mix – https://amzn.to/3GBichs • Withings Weight Scale – https://amzn.to/3Yv94RH 🛒 Full gear list: https://www.amazon.com/shop/practical.health 📺 Related Videos: • 7 Days of Just Water → https://youtu.be/1YetepshAxs • How to Break an Extended Fast the Right Way → https://youtu.be/f9p72fF6xKQ • 20 Practical Tips to Make Extended Fasting Easier → https://youtu.be/DHDXoDy5xbs • Benefits of Extended Fasting → https://youtu.be/jZJ3wwivss4 🎥 Fasting Playlist → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0hU4ldpHOKjJQ5QCOVTZA7O8quRG07ry 💬 This video isn’t sponsored. Some links are affiliate links — I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Thanks for supporting Practical Health! 🌐 More Practical Health: Website – https://www.practicalhealth.life TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@practical.health1 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/practical.health Amazon Store – https://www.amazon.com/shop/practical.health 🔬 About the Channel I’m Andrey Titov, PhD — and I test health habits so you don’t have to. At Practical Health, I combine science and personal experience to optimize: • 🍽️ Nutrition & appetite control • 🏋️ Exercise & recovery • 😴 Deep, restorative sleep • 🧘 Mental clarity & stress Let’s live better — one habit at a time!