What is Autophagy?
In literal terms, autophagy means self eating. [Auto - self and phagy - eating]
Its a process where the cells eat diseased cells and help to generate more energy or new cell parts.
Wow ! Who wouldn't want that!
What are the benefits of autophagy?
- Control inflammation
- Protects against cancer
- Infections
- Aging
Note that the above benefits was mentioned in a research article done on mice.
Also, do read the disclaimer before you proceed.
How do I simulate autophagy?
While there are a number of articles on this, the most simplest :-) way to get into autophagy is intermittent fasting (IF).
IF for longer duration (20 hours + to 72 hours) can simulate autophagy.
At this time, the body looks for alternate sources of food.
Keto diet (high fat and low carb) can also simulate autophagy (as per articles) but I'd rather stick to fasting.
In literal terms, autophagy means self eating. [Auto - self and phagy - eating]
Its a process where the cells eat diseased cells and help to generate more energy or new cell parts.
Wow ! Who wouldn't want that!
What are the benefits of autophagy?
- Control inflammation
- Protects against cancer
- Infections
- Aging
Note that the above benefits was mentioned in a research article done on mice.
Also, do read the disclaimer before you proceed.
How do I simulate autophagy?
While there are a number of articles on this, the most simplest :-) way to get into autophagy is intermittent fasting (IF).
IF for longer duration (20 hours + to 72 hours) can simulate autophagy.
At this time, the body looks for alternate sources of food.
Keto diet (high fat and low carb) can also simulate autophagy (as per articles) but I'd rather stick to fasting.
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