Water fasting has been shown to help with a wide range of chronic health conditions by addressing their shared root causes: inflammation, excess body fat, and insulin resistance. Explore the conditions below to learn what the research says and whether fasting might be right for you.

Type 2 Diabetes Water fasting improves insulin sensitivity and clears the intramyocellular fat that drives insulin resistance. Read more about water fasting and type 2 diabetes.

High Blood Pressure Blood pressure often starts dropping before the fast even begins. Read more about water fasting and high blood pressure.

Arthritis Fasting reduces the chronic inflammation that drives joint pain and stiffness. Read more about water fasting and arthritis.

Autoimmune Diseases Fasting calms an overactive immune system and reduces the inflammation behind autoimmune conditions. Read more about water fasting and autoimmune disease.

Psoriasis Psoriasis is driven by inflammation and immune dysfunction — both directly addressed by fasting. Read more about water fasting and psoriasis.

Cancer Emerging research suggests fasting may support cancer treatment by activating autophagy. Read more about water fasting and cancer.

Overweight and Obesity Fasting resets your taste buds making a healthy diet sustainable long term. Read more about how fasting supports healthy weight.