How long can a human live without eating?

Scientists have discovered that a healthy person can survive 30-40 days without eating anything, as long as they are provided with enough water.

Unlike plants, humans cannot convert sunlight into energy. Those who try to live on air and water alone will eventually give up or die. However, we do not necessarily need to eat, we just need certain nutrients to survive.

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According to Medical Daily, food and nutrition are not the same. There are people who eat a lot but are still malnourished and vice versa. In fact, it is not uncommon for obese patients to be found to be deficient in vitamins and minerals despite consuming huge amounts of food.

Scientists say humans are capable of surviving for long periods without food or other fluids, as long as they drink enough water. Depending on their health and body size, an individual can survive 30-40 days without food.

World medical literature once recorded the case of a 27-year-old man from Scotland who fasted for 382 days in 1965. Weighing 207 kg, he decided to lose weight by not eating any food, only drinking water and using multivitamins, potassium, and sodium provided by his doctor. In the end, he weighed 82 kg.

In short, the human body has amazing, amazing capabilities. However, you should never starve yourself but experiment with nutrition recommended by experts.

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