Fasting Protocol
Involves intermittent fasting to support healthy metabolism and trigger the body's natural repair processes, with guidance on when longer fasts may be appropriate and how to approach them with caution.
Overview
Fasting involves abstaining from food for set periods, which shifts your body's energy source from glucose to fat-derived ketones through what's known as the metabolic switch. This natural process kicks in when your liver's glycogen stores run out, typically after 12 hours without food. The switch activates beneficial metabolic pathways that help your cells handle stress better and trigger helpful adaptations throughout your body. During fasting, autophagy is upregulated - essentially your body's cellular housekeeping system that clears out damaged proteins and worn-out cellular parts while recycling useful components. Studies show that intermittent fasting can reduce neuroinflammation and help protect against cognitive decline by lowering inflammatory molecules in the brain. There's extensive research validation showing consistent improvements in blood sugar control, cholesterol levels, and insulin function across multiple clinical studies.
Key Benefits
Significantly improves insulin sensitivity and helps lower blood sugar levels, with studies showing meaningful improvements in how your body processes glucose and responds to insulin. Triggers cellular autophagy - your body's natural spring cleaning process that clears out old, damaged cell parts and recycles them into useful building materials for healthier cells. Supports weight loss and maintenance by helping your body become better at burning stored fat and metabolic flexibility, with people typically seeing modest to significant weight loss depending on their approach. Reduces systemic inflammation throughout your body by lowering inflammatory chemicals that contribute to various health problems while boosting your body's natural anti-inflammatory processes. May boost cognitive function by helping your brain use energy more efficiently, with research showing people who fast regularly tend to maintain sharper thinking and better memory as they age. Start with medically-supervised protocols and gradual adaptation periods to maximise benefits while minimising potential side effects like initial fatigue or mood changes during the adjustment phase.