Are you a child, severely underweight, pregnant, or nursing? Then you probably shouldn’t fast. Do you have type 1 or 2 diabetes, take hormones, have metabolic problems or an eating disorder? If so, check with your doctor about fasting. You should find a doctor who knows about fasting and ketogenic diets, beyond what he or she picked up in the lounge in medical school. (You can find a list of such doctors at: www.ketogenicdocs.com.) Myths and prejudices are as common among physicians and nutritionists as they are in the general public. If you have severely high blood pressure, talk to your
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