Fasting Activates Cell Repair Mechanism, Reverses Disease

Fasting activates the bodies the body’s cellular recycling system known as “autophagy.”

Research has found that fasting and calorie restriction can stimulate autophagy in diabetic mice, thereby improving vascular health. Julia Mikhaylova/Shutterstock

Fasting helps with weight loss and activates the body’s autophagy, allowing deep-seated cell repair and improving cell health. As a result, fasting has been found to help prevent various diseases, slow aging, and effectively treat some illnesses.

What Is Autophagy?

Autophagy is an important function that every cell possesses. As the name suggests, it means self-engulfing and is an essential cellular self-cleaning process.

Each cell contains multiple parts that keep it functioning continuously. Over time, these parts may become defective or stop performing and become waste inside an otherwise healthy cell. For example, when damaged proteins, discarded organelles, or other wastes appear inside our cells, the efficiency of normal cell operation is reduced.