Autophagy and Fasting

What is autophagy?

A process by which a cell breaks down and destroys old, damaged, or abnormal proteins and other substances.

Benefits

Improves immune system Decreases the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol Decreases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and Cancer

How to Activate Autophagy?

Fasting:

Intermittent fasting is a possible way to induce autophagy. Under normal conditions, when the cell has sufficient nutrients, autophagy degrades damaged components in the cell. When fasting starves the cells, autophagy helps digest some of the cell components, to provide the necessary energy for survival. you may opt to fast for 24, 18 or 16 hours.

Caution!!

Consult your Doctor before your decide to follow this method