Fasting activates autophagy, a natural process where the body cleans out damaged cells, reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Shifting from glucose to fat-burning (ketosis) improves insulin sensitivity, lowers inflammation and may slow aging by reducing IGF-1, a hormone linked to cancer. Studies show prolonged fasting (3+ days) activates nine metabolic pathways that enhance cellular resilience, while intermittent fasting (16:8, 5:2, OMAD) may extend lifespan. Options like water fasting, fasting-mimicking diets (FMD) and intermittent fasting offer flexibility, with research confirming benefits like lower cholesterol and biological age reversal. Fasting is not safe for everyone (pregnant women, diabetics, eating disorder history).…

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