Can Fasting Reverse Fibrosis? A Look at the Scientific Evidence
                                
                                
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                                Studies using mouse models have shown that even short periods of food deprivation can positively influence liver pathology in fibrotic livers. This evidence points toward a fascinating question: can fasting reverse fibrosis in humans, or at least halt its progression?