Is dry fasting safe?

Ever heard of a fast where you don’t even drink water?

That’s dry fasting — an ancient practice now being studied for its unique ability to push the body into deeper repair.

Here’s what happens when you dry fast

Fat for fuel and water → Your body breaks down fat not just for energy, but to produce “metabolic water” inside the cells.

Autophagy on overdrive → Damaged proteins and cells are recycled faster, supporting detox and repair.

Inflammation drops → Dry fasting lowers excess fluid retention and can calm inflammatory pathways.

Circadian reset → Without food or water, the body shifts into a natural repair cycle, improving metabolic flexibility.

But caution - dry fasting is intense. It’s not suitable for everyone (especially if you have adrenal, kidney, or chronic health issues, or are pregnant/breastfeeding).

Most benefits are seen in short windows (12–24 hrs), while longer dry fasts should only be done with professional guidance.

Think of it as pressing the deep clean button on your body’s repair systems — powerful, but best used sparingly and wisely.