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The Effects of Fasting on Autophagy
MTOR is an enzyme in terms of mechanistic or mammalian. It manages the processes that generate or use a large amount of energy, like cell growth or protein synthesis and autophagy. When mTOR is activated, autophagy is suppressed; when mTOR isn't activated, it increases. Research has shown over and over again that fasting reduces mTOR activation. And then there's this idea of ketosis, which occurs when your body utilizes fat to burn fuel.
The recent Kion 5 Day Fast has now come to a close - and we had over 10,000 people participate (that's a whole lot of food that wasn't eaten).
During the fast, I received plenty of questions about fasting, such as:
Does coffee help or harm your fast?
What can I do to improve my sleep during - and after - a fast?
What is the hormonal effect of fasting on males? And what about for women?
What is the best kind of fasting if your goal is body composition (fat loss, muscle gain/maintenance)?
Does fasting - especially 3-5 day extended fasts - slow down your metabolism?
What type of training is best while fasting, and what type of training should be avoided?
What other things can you do to enhance the benefits of a fast? (e.g. cryotherapy, enemas, etc.)
How should you prepare for - and break - an extended fast?
Is it OK to fast while breastfeeding or pregnant?
Does your ability to absorb food and supplements increase after a fast?
What are your thoughts on EAAs while fasting? Do they break a fast? And what about BCAAs?
And many more!
So in today's episode, I dive into an official fasting Q&A solosode. Enjoy! Here are the questions I'll be answering: -How does fasting for longevity differ from fasting for things like fat loss or circadian rhythm...7:45-Kion Berry Aminos Building blocks for muscle recovery, reduced cravings, better cognition, immunity, and more. Now in a DELICIOUS berry flavor!
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