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The Metabolic Link

Fasting Mimicking Diet cycles, longevity and age-related diseases | Valter Longo, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep.55

Nov 26, 2024
Valter Longo, an expert in aging research and director of the USC Longevity Institute, shares groundbreaking insights on the fasting mimicking diet (FMD). He discusses how FMD can activate stem cells, enhance cellular repair, and potentially reverse metabolic disorders like insulin resistance. Longo emphasizes the diet's impact on cancer treatment, showcasing its ability to improve therapy efficacy. Additionally, he highlights FMD's potential in delaying aging and frailty, making it a promising avenue for revolutionizing chronic disease management.
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  • The fasting mimicking diet (FMD) promotes health benefits by triggering biological pathways that enhance regeneration and longevity without severe calorie restriction.
  • Research indicates that periodic FMD can reverse metabolic dysfunctions associated with obesity and diabetes, offering a promising approach for managing these conditions.

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Role of Fasting-Mimicking Diet (FMD) in Aging and Health

The discussion emphasizes the potential of fasting-mimicking diets (FMD) as an alternative to chronic calorie restriction for managing aging and related diseases. Research highlights that periodic FMD, executed as little as once every three or four months for five days, could trigger long-lasting health benefits without necessitating a complete absence of food. This approach contrasts with traditional methods, making it more accessible while aiming to elicit similar metabolic changes associated with fasting. Such dietary interventions are believed to engage biological pathways that enhance regeneration and longevity.

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