Scientists have discovered that hunger activates autophagy, a natural self-cleaning process where the body recycles damaged and sick cells including those linked to cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. This powerful reset not only supports healthy aging but also helps regulate blood sugar and boosts cell repair.
Research shows autophagy switches on after about 16 hours of fasting, known as the 8/16 method. Experts suggest practicing this two or three times a week to maximize benefits. Nobel Prize-winning work by Yoshinori Ohsumi revealed this process as one of the body’s most effective natural repair systems.
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Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Yoshinori Ohsumi (2016)
