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According to Dr. Wink, Jasmuheen ’ s pupils were dilated, her speech was slow, and she was " quite dehydrated, probably over 10 %, getting up to 11 %".

Towards the end of the test, she said, " Her pulse is about double what it was when she started.

The risks if she goes any further are kidney failure.

60 Minutes would be culpable if they encouraged her to continue.

She should stop now ".

The test was stopped.

Dr. Wink said, " Unfortunately there are a few people who may believe what she says, and I'm sure it's only a few, but I think it's quite irresponsible for somebody to be trying to encourage others to do something that is so detrimental to their health ".

Jasmuheen challenged the results of the program, saying, " Look, 6, 000 people have done this around the world without any problem.

" Though she claims thousands of followers, mostly in Germany, there has been no verification that any have lived for extended periods without food.