Research has shown that intermittent fasting may have anti-aging effects and promote longevity. Fasting triggers a process called autophagy, in which cells remove damaged components and repair ...
In 2000, it was suggested to me that “Autophagy will be the wave of the future; it will become the new apoptosis.” Few people would have agreed at the time, but this statement turned out to be ...
Autophagy is a process by which cellular material is degraded by lysosomes or vacuoles and recycled. Several autophagy pathways operate within a cell, including macroautophagy, microautophagy and ...
The intermittent fasting craze has thrown dieters all over the world into a frenzy. It’s so common for many years now that many versions have come up. Is it effective? Is it even safe? If so, then ...
Transient Ca 2+ fluctuations on the surface of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) can induce liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) of the autophagy initiation complex FIP200, forming FIP200 puncta and ...
A 2-day water fast can offer metabolic benefits, assisting with weight management, enhancing insulin sensitivity, and potentially triggering autophagy. (6) Yet, it’s important to approach this ...
During fasting, your cells undergo autophagy, a process that removes and recycles damaged cellular components. Think of this as taking out the trash. It prevents your brain from accumulating ...