Fasting Questions and Answers
In limited circles, fasting is a topic that is often discussed. Some people are intrigued by the claims made and the results. Others think that it is madness and bad for your health. !
I did a quick guide on what we already know, what we are still learning, and the most frequently asked questions.
Have a wonderful day.
When you eat is just as important as what you eat.
Anyone serious about health and longevity will find that intermittent and prolonged fasting is a very important part of their repertoire.
Watch my diet video here if you’d like to learn more about the foods to eat.
You can find all the references here:
Longevity and disease in intermittent and periodic fasting.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43587-020-00013-3
Fasting every other day can help reduce belly fat.
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/uos-bfr022521.php.
* A proteomics analysis of adipose deposits after intermittent fasting reveals mechanisms for visceral fat conservation.
https://www.cell.com/cell-reports/fulltext/S2211-1247(21)00118-2
Fasting boosts stem cells’ regenerative capacity.
https://news.mit.edu/2018/fasting-boosts-stem-cells-regenerative-capacity-0503
* Prolonged fasting reduces IGF-1/PKA, promoting hematopoietic-stem cell-based regeneration.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4102383/
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