Fasting May Help Improve High Blood Sugar-Induced Blood Vessel Damage

High blood sugar can lead to a multitude of diseases and health problems, including dysfunction of mitochondria in endothelial cells—the cell’s powerhouses.
Fasting May Help Improve High Blood Sugar-Induced Blood Vessel Damage
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In recent years, fasting has garnered attention as a weight-loss method, prompting considerable interest and research within the scientific community. Research has found that fasting or calorie restriction can stimulate autophagy in diabetic mice, thereby improving their vascular health.

High Blood Sugar and Vascular Health

High-sugar foods and drinks are one of the main causes of weight gain. Moreover, they may also harm your blood vessels.

Vascular health is closely related to the contraction and relaxation of blood vessels, a process mainly regulated by nitric oxide produced within the blood vessels.

Teresa Zhang is a reporter based in Hong Kong. She has written on health topics for The Epoch Times Hong Kong since 2017, mainly focusing on Traditional Chinese Medicine. She also reports on current affairs related Hong Kong and China. Contact her at [email protected]
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