Fasting and Body Detoxification: The Role of Food Abstinence Periods in Restoring Balance and Glucose Production

The Importance of the Fasting Period for the Body

Strengthening bodily functions does not rely solely on vitamin intake; it also requires giving the body the opportunity to carry out its natural self-cleansing processes (detoxification). The human body has a fully integrated system for eliminating toxins, in which the liver plays a central role by processing these substances and removing them through excretion. Therefore, it is essential to allow the body the time it needs to perform these functions naturally.

Fasting is considered an important example of this process, as it gives the body a chance to rest, restore balance, and activate the immune system. One of its benefits is the stimulation of compounds such as sirtuins, which contribute to DNA repair and improve cellular efficiency. It is also associated with increased secretion of orexin in the brain, a substance that enhances alertness and concentration.

It can be said that continuous reliance on medication without regulating lifestyle may not be the optimal solution. Drug therapy should be a temporary and controlled stage, not a permanent way of life. True balance is achieved through regulating nutrition and allowing the body to alternate between feeding and fasting states, which supports natural regeneration and detoxification. Simply increasing medication while the root cause remains unresolved may lead only to adaptation to the disease rather than true recovery.

Low Blood Glucose

• Dr. Al-Awadi states that it is impossible for a patient to suffer from low glucose levels if they are eating properly.

• If sugar intake is absent, the body is expected to compensate by using fat as an energy source.

• Glucose is continuously produced in the body, and its stability is maintained inside cells, not only in the blood.

• The body can synthesize glucose in a manner similar to plants, using carbon dioxide and small amounts of ammonia. These components combine to form the amino acid glycine, which is then broken down in the mitochondria to extract glucose.

• Ammonia is utilized in two ways: either absorbed in small amounts from inhaled air or obtained from amino acids within the body.

• It is noted that 18 out of 21 amino acids that make up the human body can contribute to glucose production. Amino acids are transported through the blood to the liver, where certain components are broken down and converted into glucose.

• During prolonged fasting (up to 40–50 days), the body begins to consume circulating albumin. This protein is broken down, and several amino acids are released and converted into glucose, including glycine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, and glutamine.