Discover the scientific side of fasting, including studies on cellular repair, inflammation, longevity, and cognitive performance.
The Fasting–Anxiety Connection: What Science Actually Says As fasting gains popularity for weight loss and metabolic health, a growing number of people are exploring its potential effects on mental health—specifically anxiety. Can skipping meals really calm the nervous system? Or does it add fuel to the fire of already anxious minds? In this article, … Read more
Fasting Beyond 72 Hours: Muscle Loss, Dry Fasts, and What Research Actually Says Prolonged fasting—especially beyond 72 hours—raises questions about muscle preservation and the safety of practices like dry fasting. This article delves into the scientific research to clarify these concerns and help you fast smarter and more safely. Muscle Preservation During Extended Fasting Contrary … Read more
Autophagy 101: How Long You Need to Fast to Trigger Deep Cellular Cleansing Intermittent fasting isn’t just about weight loss—it can also trigger one of your body’s most powerful detox systems: autophagy. This natural process allows your cells to clean out waste, repair themselves, and potentially extend lifespan. But how long do you need to … Read more
Does Intermittent Fasting Slow Down Your Metabolism? One of the biggest fears for beginners starting intermittent fasting is whether it will slow their metabolism over time. Let’s dive into what science says about fasting and metabolism! Understanding Metabolism and Fasting Your metabolism is the process by which your body converts food into energy. Some people … Read more
You’ve just completed a fast — now what? Choosing the right foods to break your fast can make all the difference in how you feel, how your digestion responds, and how well your body transitions into its fed state. In this post, we’ll explore the best foods to eat after fasting, what to avoid, … Read more
When most people think about intermittent fasting, they picture weight loss. But fasting does much more than burn fat — it activates an ancient, powerful cellular process called autophagy. In this post, we’ll explore what autophagy is, how fasting triggers it, and why it’s one of the most exciting discoveries in modern health science. … Read more