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As documented by Dr. Rhonda Patrick (and others), fasting can trigger cellular autophagy and reduce senescent cells without the use of drugs. https://www.foundm
by spacecity1971 8y ago
As documented by Dr. Rhonda Patrick (and others), fasting can trigger cellular autophagy and reduce senescent cells without the use of drugs. https://www.foundmyfitness.com/news/t/fasting https://www.foundmyfitness.com/news/t/fasting
- chiefalchemist 8y agoWell. To be fair these theories are based on studies using mice. Is there some parallel to humans? Likely. But that nonetheless remains to be seen.
- subcosmos 8y agoSadly it takes a century to do those studies
- wincy 8y agoThere’s a substantial tradition of fasting in Christian (especially Orthodox) and Islamic faiths. I’d say that even if we don’t know the mechanism of action, the fact that it was something preserved through the years rather than abandoned means it merits thought about its benefit.
- subcosmos 8y agoOh we definitely know the mechanisms of action, especially for short term metabolic benefits. For lifespan studies though, the data just isn't there.
- enraged_camel 8y agoI don’t think religious fasting is practiced to grant one a longer lifespan.
- majewsky 8y agoReligious fasting won't induce autophagy. At least in those religious fasting traditions that I know of (Christian lent and Islamic Ramadan) observers can consume calories each day. Autophagy (IIRC) only starts after several days with zero caloric intake.
- spacecity1971 8y agoValter Longo has conducted human studies pointing to the veracity of this effect, at least with MS patients. Certainly early days yet, but compelling nonetheless. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160526151941.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160526151941.h...
- DenisM 8y agoDoes intermittent fasting count as real fasting?
- wincy 8y agoI believe she suggested a 72 hour fast once every three months or so. I also read the abstract of a study that claims fasting for 24 hours increases the concentration of some chemical that clears sways senescent cells. (But I can’t find it now, sorry)