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Where does your body get water from when you stop drinking during a dry fast?

Apr 26, 202621 min
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Everyone assumes that if you stop drinking water, your body immediately starts drying out. It doesn't. The second you stop taking in external water, your body flips a switch and starts manufacturing its own — from fat, from glycogen, from stored tissue water that's been trapped in inflammation for years.By Day 3 of a dry fast, your body is producing around 650 mL of pure, deuterium-depleted water every single day — entirely from internal sources.In this video I break down every source:— How fat oxidation produces 420 mL of metabolic water per day (65% of supply)— Why glycogen releases 3–4 grams of bound water for every gram burned— How your kidneys lock down — urine output drops 79%, sodium retention up 87%— The osmotic pull that drains edema, bloat, and organ congestion into usable water— Why ADH (vasopressin) spikes 191% and aldosterone spikes 90% — the water conservation hormones— Why internal metabolic water is higher quality than anything you can drink— The safety math: 650 mL produced vs 740 mL lost = only mild deficit at Day 3This is why dry fasting is safer than it sounds — and why multi-day fasts can sustain themselves far longer than most people realise.🔗 Full protocol: https://scorchprotocol.com🔗 Dry fasting deep dive: https://scorchprotocol.com/dry-fasting🔗 Dry Fasting Research: https://dryfastingclub.com⚠️ Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult with a licensed healthcare professional before attempting any form of fasting.#dryfasting #metabolicwater #longcovid #MECFS #fasting #autophagy #scorchprotocol

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