Thread by @mitter81

In this thread just look at some of the benefits of fasting
to improve health, aid recovery of cancer, trigger Human Growth Hormone
reset the gut bacteria and undo various elements of malease.
STF (short) LTF (long) A

Dietary and lifestyle-related factors are key determinants of the risk of developing cancer, with certain cancers being more dependent on dietary habits than other B

Clinical research evaluating the potential of STF is still in its infancy
IF (intermittant fasting) has a positive CDV impact C

Having warned often about Sugar.
Glucose metabolism and the “Warburg effect”
Metabolic risk factors for cancer
STF has profound metabolic effects in humans 1/

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

Systemic response to fasting.
The response to fasting is orchestrated in part by the circulating levels of glucose, insulin, glucagon, growth hormone (GH)
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ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

research suggests that fasting helps fight cancer by lowering insulin resistance and levels of inflammation. Fasting may also reverse the effects of chronic conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, which are both risk factors for cancer.
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medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324169

A combo of fasting plus vitamin C is effective for hard-to-treat cancers, study shows
(mice) and that it would look promising for human clinical trials.
In this new study, they said that they've demonstrated both
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sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/…

It goes without saying that any fasting applied inappropriately
could pose risks, this is a consensus based opinion included
to avoid unnecessary Bias. /5
nature.com/articles/s4156…

Like cortisol, HGH increases glucose and thus is suppressed during feeding. Fasting is a great stimulus to HGH secretion. During fasting, there is the spike in the early morning, but there is regular secretion throughout the day as well. /6
dietdoctor.com/fasting-and-gr….

The crucial junction in weight gain/loss may not be the calories, it’s likely the insulin because that is what opens up the door to release the fat for burning.
(reducing calories is not fasting)
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dietdoctor.com/fix-broken-met…

STF has profound metabolic effects in humans. Serum glucose levels drop after a few hours and are maintained at a lower level by endogenous glucose production, stimulated by glucagon. /8
link.springer.com/article/10.118…

Effects of intermittent fasting on metabolism in men
cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide, traditional approaches have been proven ineffective
IF has recently been shown to have a positive impact on cardiovascular health /9
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

fasting triggers a dramatic switch in the body's metabolism, according to a paper published in February in the experimental biology journal FASEB. In humans, fasting for 12 hours or more drops the levels of glycogen, a form of cellular glucose /10
discovermagazine.com/health/fasting…

Intermittent fasting is not a precise term as it can involve a 24-hour abstinence from food which many not trigger “biological fasting” and glycogen depletion. Various approaches discussed here. /11

medium.com/@Kahn642/a-car…

This paper provides a uniquely broad synthesis of the scientific evidence linking intermittent fasting with human health and a framework for future research on this topic
This is a really easy paper to read. /12
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

So when would you fast?
Fasting at night or in the morning? Listen to your biological clock, says new research /13
news.vanderbilt.edu/2020/02/27/fas…

Teas, Juices, or Just Water?
Water-only fasting could have a profound and long-lasting effect on gut microbiome.
juice fasting has a relatively limited effect on gut microbiome.
Water-only fasting could be a potential tool to reduce Fusobacterium. /14
sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Why Your Gut Microbes Love Intermittent Fasting
Easy Reading. /15
medium.com/lifeomic/why-y…

All these may be beneficial for individuals dealing with a leaky gut syndrome, a term to describe a variety of digestive symptoms Prebiotics and probiotics are essential in any gut reset /16
drmicrobiome.com/health/gut-res…

fasting led to profound change within gut microbiota composition and function. The reductions in body weight & waist circumference were associated with an enhancement of well-being and an improvement of energy metabolism
induced immune reaction /17
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

Right so its good for the gut and metabolism, what else? (insects)
Short-Term, Intermittent Fasting Induces Long-Lasting Gut Health and TOR-Independent Lifespan Extension /18
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

Yeah OK, also applies to Humans
just clinicians don't really get taught this.
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neurosciencenews.com/intermittent-f…

Fasting does have anti-aging benefits, but of course
It’s worth noting that all of these mechanisms are interrelated. Humans (and aging) are complex systems /20
neurohacker.com/anti-aging-ben…

But do I have to eat all that stuff I don't like?
Perhaps, although research indicates the fasts are more important than the foods eaten inbetween. /21
eu.usatoday.com/story/news/201…

Avoiding sugar is not a panacea, though. A healthy diet is about so much more than refusing that second sugar cube and keeping the cookies out of reach or hidden in the cupboard it;s misguided that if we just go after sugars we will fix obesity
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blogs.scientificamerican.com/brainwaves/is-…

11 Reasons Why Too Much Sugar Is Bad for You /23
healthline.com/nutrition/too-…

poor diet is the leading cause of illness, disability, and premature death.
The toll is sobering: nearly 700,000 Americans die every year from diet-related disease /24
balanced.org/post/the-stand…

How does this relate to today?
Are we not reading about chronic fatigue - in the so called long haulers - recovering from CV? /25
healthrising.org/blog/2017/06/1…

Are you really trying to say all of these people who died - did not have dietry related issues?
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what's the best dietry options? /27
fatiguetoflourish.com/whats-the-best…

A thread on the benefits of fasting, and quick look at some of the science.
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