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BITESIZE | The Benefits of Fasting for Weight Loss, Health and Longevity | Dr Pradip Jamnadas #333
Feb 3, 2023
Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, a Florida-based consultant cardiologist and clinical assistant professor, delves into the transformative power of fasting. He explains how fasting can unlock the body’s natural healing mechanisms, leading to benefits like weight loss, better diabetes management, and lower blood pressure. The discussion includes practical steps for gradual fasting, emphasizing the importance of eliminating sugars and processed foods. Jamnadas highlights fasting's ability to foster self-discovery and personal empowerment, ultimately promoting a healthier lifestyle.
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- Fasting triggers processes like autophagy and mitophagy, leading to improved cellular efficiency and reduced risk of conditions like Alzheimer's and cancer.
- Fasting helps lower insulin levels, unlock fat stores, and enable fat mobilization, leading to weight loss and improved metabolic health.
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Benefits of Fasting for Health and Longevity
Fasting can have a range of positive effects on health and longevity. Dr. Jam the Dass, a cardiologist, observed significant improvements in patients who practiced fasting. These benefits include weight loss, reduced blood pressure, reversal of diabetes, improved mental health, joint health, and even reduced risk of conditions like Alzheimer's and cancer. Fasting triggers processes like autophagy and mitophagy, where cells recycle and become more efficient, which do not occur in a fed state. Fasting also reduces insulin levels, encourages growth hormone production, and stimulates stem cell production.
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