The two primary benefits of fasting, in Dr. Mrcola’s view, are stem cell activation and autophagy. Stem cells play an important role in longevity as they are instrumental in repairing and rejuvenating your cells and tissues, while autophagy is your body’s innate cleanout process, by which damaged mitochondria, proteins and cells are digested and eliminated.

By upregulating autophagy and mitophagy (autophagy in your mitochondria) and boosting stem cells you will lower your risk of most diseases, including cancer and neurodegeneration.

Nutrient composition is important here. Aside from autophagy and stem cell activation, fasting is known to provide many other health benefits, including: Read more here:: https://lowcarbmag.com/benefits-of-fasting-according-to-dr-mercola/

      

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