Sharing the Benefits of Fasting based on Research— Health and Longevity
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This video explores the science-backed benefits of intermittent and prolonged fasting, from cellular renewal to potential longevity gains.
Uncover how this ancient wellness tradition is gaining modern scientific validation for its remarkable effects on inflammation, metabolic health, and overall vitality.
References:
1) Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Health, Aging, and Disease (https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM...)
2) Flipping the Metabolic Switch: Understanding and Applying the Health Benefits of Fasting (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5...)
3) The Beneficial and Adverse Effects of Autophagic Response to Caloric Restriction and Fasting (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37527766/)
4) Autophagy at the intersection of Aging, Senescence, and Cancer (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35689420/)
5) Dr. Jason Fung- Theory of Aging: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myK0VvHMViQ
Correction: Insulin, MTOR and AMPK are Nutrient Sensors (only Insulin is the hormone)
The First Step Podcast · 9 min · Source published: 2025-04-06
Added to Harbor: 10/23/2026
Original on YouTube ↗Automatically categorized source. Creator statements are not an independent evidence review or personal medical guidance.