>>7361814Nice anon. Intermittent fasting is huge
Mark Mattson, Chief of the Laboratory of Neurosciences at the National Institute on Aging, Professor of Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University
https://www.ihmc.us/stemtalk/episode007/ >in fasting, nerve pathways are activated that increase neuronal resistance to stress and age-related neurodegenerative disorders> animals live 30% longer when put on an alternative day fasting and their nerve cells were more resistant to degeneration.> Women on the 5:2 diet lost more body fat, retained more lean muscle mass, and had an improvement in glucose regulation> fasting for 10 hours eliminates glucose stores in the liver. 12-16 hours turns fatty acids into keytones which are great energy source for cells especially brain neurons.> BDNF is increased by intermittent fasting and is key in generating neurons, learning, memory, preventing cognitive degeneration, preventing depression, improving cognitive function. > during fasting cells go into a protective mode, improving their ability to remove “molecular garbage.”> it is possible to gain muscle during intermittent fasting> many small meals is not as effective as intermittent fasting for increasing insulin sensitivity and combating diabetes. > You are able to think more clearly and creatively in a fasted state> Most cancer cells rely on glucose and are not able to metabolize ketones. Intermittent fasting and/or ketogenic diets, sometimes in combination with chemotherapy, may slow or stop tumor growth—and perhaps even protect normal cells> Plato wrote that he did some of his best thinking while fasting. Upton Sinclair wrote “A Fasting Cure,” and even Mark Twain touted the benefits of fastingBenefits of Fasting: Increase of neuro genesis, elimination of toxins, better sleep and focus, longevity and energy.
https://youtu.be/PKfR6bAXr-c Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss w/ Jason Fung, MD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9Aw0P7GjHE 