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What Happens After 7 Hours of Fasting? A Metabolic Breakdown

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Studies indicate that the human body typically takes between 4 to 8 hours to fully digest and absorb a meal, depending on its size and composition. After 7 hours of fasting, your body has completed this initial fed phase and is deep into a crucial metabolic transition, relying on its internal energy reserves.