Friday, August 19, 2011

#AskDrKK: What are the three phases of starvation?

#DrKKAnswers: There are three phases of fast: 1st phase is conversion of stored glycogen into energy and lasts a few days. 2nd phase is burning of fat into energy. In this phase acetone appears in the urine and this phase lasts as long as body fat is up to 10% in females and 7% in males. At this time there will be a strong urge to eat. If doe not eat at this time 3rd phase will start when proteins start breaking down leading to starvation effects which can be fatal due the kidney failure and heart irregularity.

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