Health • Eating patterns • Safety

Is fasting safe for everyone?

No, fasting is not safe for everyone. While many healthy adults can fast without problems, fasting may be risky for people with certain medical conditions, eating disorders, or specific nutritional needs and should be medically supervised when necessary. Safety depends on individual health, duration of fasting, and overall diet quality.

• Healthy adults may tolerate fasting.
• Certain conditions increase risk.
• Safety depends on the individual.