How Intermittent Fasting Impacts Longevity: A Summary of the Research [View all]

A very comprehensive article that goes into great detail.

How Intermittent Fasting Impacts Longevity: A Summary of the Research
By Diana Licalzi, MS, RD, CDCES, October 23, 2020

Intermittent fasting (IF) has risen in popularity, as numerous studies continue to illustrate its many benefits. In humans, intermittent fasting improves weight, insulin resistance, inflammation, dyslipidemia, and hypertension.[1] IF has also reduced tumor growth, boosted stem cell production, and increased lifespan in mice.[2] One compelling explanation for these outcomes relates to a term called adaptive stress—a type of physiological stress that elicits positive responses. During fasting, cells undergo adaptive stress, which activates different pathways in the body, resulting in a range of effects, including increased production of antioxidants, DNA repair, autophagy (the removal of damaged or dead cells), and decreased inflammation.[1]



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