If you happen to get sick with normal stuff like a sinus infection or chest cold is fasting going to hinder your body from fighting infection? I have been doing pretty good with my 16:8 but I have come down with a case of laryngitis and sinus infection. Will I be hurting my immune system by keeping with my fasting regimen? I am sure most cough meds are going to stop my fast
I would think it depends on what medicine they give you. If you get antibiotics some can be taken on an empty stomach, some before food, some after food. Only one of those could be compatible with fasting depending on how often you need to take them.
Beyond that skipping one meal a day should not have that much of an impact on your immune system.
Fasting is a natural medicine. Most sick animals will naturally fast. Autophagy helps improve your immune system. However, fasting will also mess with medicine. If you are taking a prescription be sure to consult your physician.