Tag: Prolonged starvation

Refeeding syndrome, a potentially fatal complication, can occur when severely malnourished individuals begin eating again. Reintroducing food after prolonged starvation requires a careful and strategic approach to prevent dangerous metabolic shifts and support your body's safe recovery.

According to the World Health Organization, malnutrition is the biggest contributor to child mortality globally, and prolonged starvation represents its most severe form. It is a devastating process where the body systematically consumes its own reserves to survive, leading to permanent organ damage and eventual death.