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Reset yourself
in 5 days

Reset yourself
in 5 days

Fasting-mimicking
All supplements included
Fasting-mimicking
Personalised meals
All supplements included
Exercise plan included
Structured weekly plan included
Personalised meals
Exercise plan included
Structured weekly plan included
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Six 5 Day Fast supplement sachets — Spirulina, NAC, Magnesium, Omega 3, Glycerol, Ion Gut Support and Multivitamine — displayed on a white stone and wooden surface against a dark background.
Six 5 Day Fast supplement sachets — Spirulina, NAC, Magnesium, Omega 3, Glycerol, Ion Gut Support and Multivitamine — displayed on a white stone and wooden surface against a dark background.
Six 5 Day Fast supplement sachets — Spirulina, NAC, Magnesium, Omega 3, Glycerol, Ion Gut Support and Multivitamine — displayed on a white stone and wooden surface against a dark background.
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5 Day Fast

A complete programme

A structured 5-day fasting mimicking programme that builds on the fasting mimicking research by Prof. Valter Longo. Five days of a set menu that you put together yourself, all supplements in one pack, and an exercise plan. Over 2,000 participants have already gone before you.

If you have a question along the way, our support team is there for you. After day 5, you'll receive personalised Health & Lifestyle advice, so you can keep building on what you've achieved.

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5 Day Fast

A complete programme

A structured 5-day fasting mimicking programme that builds on the fasting mimicking research by Prof. Valter Longo. Five days of a set menu that you put together yourself, all supplements in one pack, and an exercise plan. Over 2,000 participants have already gone before you.

If you have a question along the way, our support team is there for you. After day 5, you'll receive personalised Health & Lifestyle advice, so you can keep building on what you've achieved.

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Break your eating habits

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The programme

What is the 5 Day Fast programme?

What is the 5 Day Fast Programme?

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Years of research into fasting

5 Day Fast is a structured 5-day fasting mimicking programme with a personal menu based on specific allowed foods and the supplements for all five days. During 5 Day Fast you don't stop eating completely. You follow a clear nutrition plan that's been developed to mimic certain effects of fasting, while your body gradually starts using more fat as an energy source. You leave out caffeine completely for these five days, so your body gets a temporary break from daily stimulation.

Reset yourself in 5 days | 5 Day FastGraph of the 5 Day Fast programme: your calorie intake drops from day 1, while metabolic flexibility goes up day by day. Around day 3, the lines cross and your body switches to burning fat; on days 4 and 5, your body reaches a state of ketosis.Calorie intake12345Metabolic flexibilityState of ketosis
Go from dropping your calorie intake to metabolic flexibility and a state of ketosis in 5 days.

Because you take in less energy for five days than your body uses, your body gradually starts using more fat for fuel and it can enter ketosis. With fasting, that happens naturally.

How you experience that and what you notice differs from person to person. After the five days, your diet, exercise and recovery determine what you keep from it.

From your own menu to day 5: read how the five days go.

5 Day Fast is a structured 5-day fasting mimicking programme with a personal menu based on specific allowed foods and the supplements for all five days. During 5 Day Fast you don't stop eating completely. You follow a clear nutrition plan that's been developed to mimic certain effects of fasting, while your body gradually starts using more fat as an energy source. You leave out caffeine completely for these five days, so your body gets a temporary break from daily stimulation.

Reset yourself in 5 days | 5 Day FastGraph of the 5 Day Fast programme: your calorie intake drops from day 1, while metabolic flexibility goes up day by day. Around day 3, the lines cross and your body switches to burning fat; on days 4 and 5, your body reaches a state of ketosis.Calorie intake12345Metabolic flexibilityState of ketosis
Go from dropping your calorie intake to metabolic flexibility and a state of ketosis in 5 days.

Because you take in less energy for five days than your body uses, your body gradually starts using more fat for fuel and it can enter ketosis. With fasting, that happens naturally.

How you experience that and what you notice differs from person to person. After the five days, your diet, exercise and recovery determine what you keep from it.

From your own menu to day 5: read how the five days go.

Reset yourself in 5 days | 5 Day FastGraph of the 5 Day Fast programme: your calorie intake drops from day 1, while metabolic flexibility goes up day by day. Around day 3, the lines cross and your body switches to burning fat; on days 4 and 5, your body reaches a state of ketosis.Calorie intake12345Metabolic flexibilityState of ketosis
Go from dropping your calorie intake to metabolic flexibility and a state of ketosis in 5 days.

From your own menu to day 5: read how the five days go.

From your own menu to day 5: read how the five days go.

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How it works

How does 5 Day Fast work?

5 Day Fast works by combining controlled energy restriction with targeted nutrition and supplements.

During the programme, your body gets less energy than normal. The availability of carbohydrates decreases, glycogen stores gradually get lower, and your body starts to rely more on fat as an energy source. As the programme progresses, ketone production might increase.

At the same time, the load on your digestion is reduced, because your food intake is temporarily decreased and you only take in fresh, healthy products.

5 Day Fast builds on fasting mimicking research and makes copying a five-day fast practical: every day you know what you're eating, which supplements you're taking, and how to stay active.

Click on a day and track what happens in your body

Day 1: your body mainly uses glycogen

On the first day, your body mainly uses stored carbohydrates, also known as glycogen. Because glycogen is stored alongside water, the number on the scales might drop quite quickly.

This early weight change is mostly down to water and glycogen, certainly not just fat.

Days 2–3: the switch to fat burning and ketosis

As glycogen availability drops, your body starts using more fat for fuel. Ketone production increases too.

Some people feel pretty stable during this phase. Others might notice more hunger, less energy, or changes in focus. That's completely normal and depends on your starting point, sleep, stress, and any previous fasting experience.

Day 4–5: metabolic adjustment

On days 4 and 5, your body gets better adapted to using fat and ketones as an energy source. The digestive load stays lower and your body is in a different metabolic state to normal. You enter ketosis.

That doesn't mean everyone feels the same. Some participants feel clearer and more energetic, while others still experience lower energy levels. How you feel depends on things like your starting point, sleep, and previous experience with fasting.

After the 5 days: why the rebuild phase matters

The phase after the programme is also important. After 5 days of fasting or fasting mimicking, your body needs to rebuild again. Glycogen stores are replenished. Part of the “water weight” returns with that too. Protein intake becomes more important again. You should also build up your training gradually.

When you use 5 Day Fast periodically, it can contribute to longer-term progress. In the period right after the 5 days, it's often easier to adapt old habits and lock in new habits as your default behaviour.

Reset yourself in 5 days | 5 Day FastTimeline from day 1 to after the 5 days. Glycogen drops, fat burning goes up, and ketones increase mainly between day 3 and 4, peaking on day 5: ketosis. After the 5 days, your glycogen stores top up again and ketones drop.GlycogenFat burningKetones12345after the 5 daysmostly water + glycogen, not fatketones increaseketosisrebuilding: glycogen stores top up again
Fuel mix during the 5 Day Fast: glycogen drops, fat burning and ketones increase towards ketosis on day 5, and after the 5 days your glycogen tops back up.

Click on a day and track what happens in your body

Day 1: your body mainly uses glycogen

On the first day, your body mainly uses stored carbohydrates, also known as glycogen. Because glycogen is stored alongside water, the number on the scales might drop quite quickly.

This early weight change is mostly down to water and glycogen, certainly not just fat.

Days 2–3: the switch to fat burning and ketosis

As glycogen availability drops, your body starts using more fat for fuel. Ketone production increases too.

Some people feel pretty stable during this phase. Others might notice more hunger, less energy, or changes in focus. That's completely normal and depends on your starting point, sleep, stress, and any previous fasting experience.

Day 4–5: metabolic adjustment

On days 4 and 5, your body gets better adapted to using fat and ketones as an energy source. The digestive load stays lower and your body is in a different metabolic state to normal. You enter ketosis.

That doesn't mean everyone feels the same. Some participants feel clearer and more energetic, while others still experience lower energy levels. How you feel depends on things like your starting point, sleep, and previous experience with fasting.

After the 5 days: why the rebuild phase matters

The phase after the programme is also important. After 5 days of fasting or fasting mimicking, your body needs to rebuild again. Glycogen stores are replenished. Part of the “water weight” returns with that too. Protein intake becomes more important again. You should also build up your training gradually.

When you use 5 Day Fast periodically, it can contribute to longer-term progress. In the period right after the 5 days, it's often easier to adapt old habits and lock in new habits as your default behaviour.

Reset yourself in 5 days | 5 Day FastTimeline from day 1 to after the 5 days. Glycogen drops, fat burning goes up, and ketones increase mainly between day 3 and 4, peaking on day 5: ketosis. After the 5 days, your glycogen stores top up again and ketones drop.GlycogenFat burningKetones12345after the 5 daysmostly water + glycogen, not fatketones increaseketosisrebuilding: glycogen stores top up again
Fuel mix during the 5 Day Fast: glycogen drops, fat burning and ketones increase towards ketosis on day 5, and after the 5 days your glycogen tops back up.
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From click to fast

What happens after you've ordered 5 Day Fast?

What happens after you've ordered 5 Day Fast?

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Create your personal menu

Right after your order, you'll receive an email invitation to put together your personal menu.

This allows the nutrition plan to be tailored to your preferences, while keeping the structure of the protocol intact.

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Get your menu, recipe book and shopping list

As soon as your menu has been created, you'll receive your personal menu, recipes, shopping list and instructions by email in a PDF. This way you'll know exactly what you're eating, what you

need to buy and how to prepare yourself for the 5 days.

Once your menu has been created, you'll receive your personal menu, recipes, shopping list and instructions by email in a PDF. This way you'll know exactly what you're eating, what you need to buy and how to prepare for the 5 days.

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Get your supplements delivered to your home

The supplements for 5 Day Fast will be delivered to your home. In the box, you'll also find a

handy checklist to help you prepare well and follow the protocol correctly.

Orders placed from Monday to Friday before 18:00 are shipped the same day.

The supplements for 5 Day Fast will be delivered to your home. In the box, you'll also find a handy checklist to help you prepare well and follow the protocol correctly.

Orders placed from Monday to Friday before 18:00 are dispatched the same day.

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Start your 5 Day Fast

Once everything's ready, you can start with 5 Day Fast. Got any questions before, during, or after the programme? Drop us an email at support@5dayfast.nl.

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about fasting

Why does the 5 Day Fast work so well?

30+

Years of research into fasting

A fasting protocol that builds on fasting-mimicking research. Topped up with a five-day menu that you put together yourself, a shopping list, and all your supplements in one pack.

From your own menu to day 5: read how the five days go.

30+

Years of research into fasting

A fasting protocol that builds on fasting-mimicking research. Topped up with a five-day menu that you put together yourself, a shopping list, and all your supplements in one pack.

From your own menu to day 5: read how the five days go.

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what our customers are saying

Reviews & Experiences

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"Thanks again! The 10th time was the best!"

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Izaak Quist

41 years old / Director & athlete

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"This short and powerful cure without a feeling of hunger brought my body to a complete state of rest, which gives an incredibly nice and vital feeling."

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Jetske Visser

(61 years old / Beauty industry)

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"What makes 5 Day Fast unique is that you still get to eat lovely food while experiencing a complete physical and mental reset at the same time."

Black and white portrait photo of Emma Geurts, a happy 5 Day Fast participant.

Emma Geurts de Leng

43 years old / Runner

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comparison

Why 5 Day Fast?

Why 5 Day Fast?

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Sportvasten
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What you can expect

What you can expect

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a spectrum of results

What results can you realistically expect with 5 Day Fast?

Why does the 5 Day Fast work so well?

For many participants, the number on the scales drops over the five days. A big part of that is down to losing glycogen and the water bound to it, not just fat. As you get further into the programme, your body uses more fat as an energy source.

5 Day Fast also helps you to take a step back from certain eating habits. For some people, the structure makes it easier to become more aware of snacking, portion sizes, cravings and routine behaviour around food.


Realistic results can include:

  • weight loss during the 5 days, which varies from person to person

  • using more fat as an energy source

  • a structured break from old eating habits

How much of the results you keep depends on your starting point and what you do after the 5 days. Results vary per person. 5 Day Fast doesn't guarantee fat loss, better sleep or a specific number on the scales. The programme is most valuable when the 5 days are followed by good nutrition, enough protein, exercise and recovery. Those who repeat 5 Day Fast periodically and use the time in between to build healthy habits usually get the most out of it.

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meals

A selection of our dishes

A selection of our dishes

Lentil soup with herbs from the 5 Day Fast menu.
Hummus with cucumber and carrot sticks from the 5 Day Fast menu.
Orange with coconut and dried fruit from the 5 Day Fast menu.
Creamy mushroom soup with vegetables from the 5 Day Fast menu.
Tomato and cucumber salad with dill from the 5 Day Fast menu.
Savoury stew with herbs from the 5 Day Fast menu.
Tomato soup with sprouts from the 5 Day Fast menu.
Lentil soup with herbs from the 5 Day Fast menu.
Savoury stew with herbs from the 5 Day Fast menu.
Tomato and cucumber salad with dill from the 5 Day Fast menu.
Orange with coconut and dried fruit from the 5 Day Fast menu.
Creamy mushroom soup with vegetables from the 5 Day Fast menu.
Hummus with cucumber and carrot sticks from the 5 Day Fast menu.
Tomato soup with sprouts from the 5 Day Fast menu.
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Watch & listen along

Watch & listen along

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Ramon Siljade and Arie Boomsma chatting during a podcast recording, each behind a microphone at a table in a bright studio setting.
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Community stats

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Calories burned

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Calories burned

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Calories burned

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days in ketosis

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Top-down view of the full 5 Day Fast package: supplement sachets including Multivitamine, Magnesium, NAC, and Spirulina, surrounded by fresh veg, fruit, and herbs, next to a canvas bag with the Five Day Fast logo.
Top-down view of the full 5 Day Fast package: supplement sachets including Multivitamine, Magnesium, NAC, and Spirulina, surrounded by fresh veg, fruit, and herbs, next to a canvas bag with the Five Day Fast logo.
Seven 5 Day Fast supplement sachets — Spirulina, NAC, Magnesium, Omega 3 Vegan, Glycerol, Ion Gut Support and Multivitamine — laid out on a wooden surface with dark rocks in the background.
Seven 5 Day Fast supplement sachets — Spirulina, NAC, Magnesium, Omega 3 Vegan, Glycerol, Ion Gut Support and Multivitamine — laid out on a wooden surface with dark rocks in the background.
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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

I can quite imagine you have questions about 5 Day Fast, just like many others who've already started the programme. That's why we've answered a few frequently asked questions for you here, so you can get a good idea of things and make your choice a bit easier. Can't find your question? Have a look at all the frequently asked questions. Still haven't found your answer? No worries, drop us an email at support@5dayfast.nl and we'll be happy to help you out.

5 Day Fast is a structured 5-day fasting mimicking programme.

You don't stop eating completely. Instead, you get an adaptable menu with specific, high-quality vegetables, fruit, and nuts, supported by supplements. Besides nutrition, the programme also includes daily sports and exercise activities. The aim is to mimic certain effects of fasting, without stopping eating altogether.

Want to understand the full programme better before you order? Then check out the 5 Day Fast product page.

You get the supplements for the 5 days, access to your menu choice, a shopping list, a handy checklist with clear explanations and instructions, and an exercise plan to support you.

The aim is to prevent guesswork. You'll know what to take, what you can eat, what to buy, and how to structure the 5 days.

5 Day Fast can support various effects, such as a drop on the scales, less strain on your digestion, more awareness of eating habits and a temporary shift towards more fat use and ketone production.

The exact results vary per person. They depend on your starting point, how well you follow the programme and what you do after the 5 days.

Yes, you can work out during the 5 Day Fast. In fact, exercise is an important part of the programme, as it can help your body use stored glycogen and support the transition towards more fat burning and ketone production.

Keep the intensity low. Go for a pace where you can still chat comfortably, and shorten the duration if you need to. Walking, gentle cycling, light jogging or mobility exercises are a great fit.

The goal isn't to perform during the 5 days. The goal is to stay active in a controlled way, support the metabolic shift and avoid unnecessary stress. Avoid high-intensity sessions, long heavy workouts and heavy strength training during the programme.

No, 5 Day Fast isn't suitable for everyone.

The programme temporarily lowers your energy intake, which asks a bit from your body. Don't start if you're under 18, pregnant or breastfeeding, have or have had an eating disorder, or are acutely ill (such as with a fever).

Check with your doctor first if you're over 70, have a BMI below 18.5, have diabetes or another metabolic condition, have chronic digestive issues for which you take medication, or are being treated for a chronic condition (such as heart, kidney or liver issues). That also goes for if you're on medication and in any doubt.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

I can quite imagine you have questions about 5 Day Fast, just like many others who've already started the programme. That's why we've answered a few frequently asked questions for you here, so you can get a good idea of things and make your choice a bit easier. Can't find your question? Have a look at all the frequently asked questions. Still haven't found your answer? No worries, drop us an email at support@5dayfast.nl and we'll be happy to help you out.

5 Day Fast is a structured 5-day fasting mimicking programme.

You don't stop eating completely. Instead, you get an adaptable menu with specific, high-quality vegetables, fruit, and nuts, supported by supplements. Besides nutrition, the programme also includes daily sports and exercise activities. The aim is to mimic certain effects of fasting, without stopping eating altogether.

Want to understand the full programme better before you order? Then check out the 5 Day Fast product page.

You get the supplements for the 5 days, access to your menu choice, a shopping list, a handy checklist with clear explanations and instructions, and an exercise plan to support you.

The aim is to prevent guesswork. You'll know what to take, what you can eat, what to buy, and how to structure the 5 days.

5 Day Fast can support various effects, such as a drop on the scales, less strain on your digestion, more awareness of eating habits and a temporary shift towards more fat use and ketone production.

The exact results vary per person. They depend on your starting point, how well you follow the programme and what you do after the 5 days.

Yes, you can work out during the 5 Day Fast. In fact, exercise is an important part of the programme, as it can help your body use stored glycogen and support the transition towards more fat burning and ketone production.

Keep the intensity low. Go for a pace where you can still chat comfortably, and shorten the duration if you need to. Walking, gentle cycling, light jogging or mobility exercises are a great fit.

The goal isn't to perform during the 5 days. The goal is to stay active in a controlled way, support the metabolic shift and avoid unnecessary stress. Avoid high-intensity sessions, long heavy workouts and heavy strength training during the programme.

No, 5 Day Fast isn't suitable for everyone.

The programme temporarily lowers your energy intake, which asks a bit from your body. Don't start if you're under 18, pregnant or breastfeeding, have or have had an eating disorder, or are acutely ill (such as with a fever).

Check with your doctor first if you're over 70, have a BMI below 18.5, have diabetes or another metabolic condition, have chronic digestive issues for which you take medication, or are being treated for a chronic condition (such as heart, kidney or liver issues). That also goes for if you're on medication and in any doubt.

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