What state does your body go into during fasting? A metabolic guide
                                
                                
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                                Within hours of your last meal, your body initiates a series of profound metabolic and hormonal shifts to sustain energy in the absence of food. Understanding precisely **what state does your body go into during fasting** reveals the complex biological adaptations that drive everything from energy production to cellular repair.