How Intermittent Fasting Promotes Autophagy
Discover how intermittent fasting triggers autophagy — the cellular clean-up process linked to longevity, fat loss, and disease prevention — and when it starts.
Autophagy is one of the most significant processes in human biology — and fasting is the most reliable way to switch it on. Scientists have known about autophagy for decades, but the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, awarded to Japanese cell biologist Yoshinori Ohsumi, brought it into public consciousness and gave researchers a framework for understanding why fasting produces benefits that go far beyond simple calorie restriction. Understanding how fasting triggers autophagy helps explain why so many people…
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