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How long does it take before your body starts losing muscle when it is in starvation mode or fasting?
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Starvation mode: as soon as 2-3 day depends on how much Glycogen and fatty acid the liver has and how much fat the body carries, After couple of days the body starts making Keton body which could be used by brain to decrease its Glucose need but if all the fat has been used then the only source for Glucose ould be breakdown of Proteins. I'm hoping you are not using the starvation Mode to lose weight,
Answered 10/26/2014
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