Cellular stress is reduced by fasting from "summary" of Fasting for Life by Francis E. Umesiri
Fasting has been shown to have a positive impact on cellular stress. When we fast, our bodies go into a state of autophagy, where they essentially clean house by getting rid of damaged or dysfunctional cells. This process helps to reduce stress on our cells, allowing them to function more efficiently. In addition to promoting autophagy, fasting has been found to decrease the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in our cells. ROS are byproducts of metabolism that can cause oxidative stress and damage to our cells if ...
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