What Happens to Your Body During a Hunger Strike?

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What Happens to Your Body During a Hunger Strike?

When activist Sonam Wangchuk goes on a hunger strike, her body goes into survival mode! First, it burns through sugar, then fat, and eventually starts munching on muscle for energy. After just five days without food, things can get risky, and breaking the fast isn't as simple as it sounds. It's a wild ride of ups and downs in the quest for change!