Top Strategies to Build Muscle & Bone Density Through Nutrition & Fitness, with Layne Norton, Ph.D.
Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels
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Understanding Autophagy and Fasting for Insulin Sensitivity
The Davidson Claire girl is known for her intermittent fasting routine. She does a 36-hour fast every couple of months to improve insulin sensitivity. Autophagy is always happening in the body, but the rate can change. Whether you eat a lot or fast, some autophagy will occur, but at a lower rate. Fasting or reducing calorie intake can increase autophagy. However, there is currently no evidence to support that fasting is better than regular calorie restriction.
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