Fasting

Intermittent fasting extends the low-insulin state, promoting autophagy, fat burning, and metabolic health.

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Core Concepts

• Intermittent Fasting (IF) — Cycling between eating and fasting windows to extend the low-insulin state.
• Autophagy — Cellular cleanup process activated during fasting, removing damaged components.
• Fat adaptation — The body becomes efficient at burning fat for fuel during fasting periods.
• Electrolytes — Salt and magnesium are especially important during fasting.