Should you break your fast if you get sick? A Guide to Nutrition and Recovery
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5 min read
A key principle of many fasting traditions and modern intermittent fasting practices is prioritizing health over the fast itself. This raises the important question: **should you break your fast if you get sick?** The general consensus from medical experts and many religious teachings is yes, you should, especially to prevent your condition from worsening and to support a faster recovery.