Well Beyond 40

Autophagy and Fasting - The Secret Key To Fat Loss Over 40?

Jul 9, 2023
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INSIGHT

Time-Restricted Feeding Benefits

  • Time-restricted feeding, even within a 10–12-hour window, improves blood sugar and insulin sensitivity.
  • Avoid constantly snacking to allow insulin levels to return to fasting levels.
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Autophagy Activation

  • A 6–8-hour feeding window activates autophagy, a cellular cleansing process.
  • Autophagy removes damaged cells, recycles components, and supports cellular renewal.
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Ketosis Benefits

  • Extended fasting (24+ hours) depletes liver glycogen, initiating ketosis.
  • Ketosis uses fat as fuel, suppresses appetite, has anti-inflammatory effects, and releases BDNF for brain repair.
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