First, it's not recommended for people with chronic health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems, skin infections, or those that are pregnant. (mindbodygreen.com)
It's also possible, the researchers note, that being abused could cause biological changes, like chronic inflammation, that could increase a person's risk for health conditions like heart disease. (health.com)
And of course fasting isn't safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or for people with chronic conditions like diabetes. (espressoscience.com)