Fasting mimicking diet may destroy and reset autoimmune cells | Valter Longo

Studies in animals reveal that prolonged fasting and a fasting-mimicking diet result in decreased organ size. Upon refeeding, however, the organs return to their normal size. This shrinking and re-expanding effect does not occur with caloric restriction or shorter duration fasts. During shorter fasts, the body does not break down cellular components because digestion is still ongoing and glycogen (a storage form of carbohydrate) is still available. The characteristic cycle of targeted destruction and renewal has been shown in multiple sclerosis patients and animal models to temporarily reduce total white blood cell levels. In this clip, Dr. Longo discusses his work that indicates that the fasting-mimicking diet holds promise for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, particularly multiple sclerosis.

Original episode published on July 9th, 2018 🔑 #fasting #cancer #aging ⏳

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[maryh_]

Thank you for making this clip! I was having a hard time finding the material on fasting and its effect on autoimmunity in the long episode... And I'd love more content on this subject!

[blackquiver]

Iv been on a diet for close to a yr. I just started to cheat my diet and maintained my weight. I agree with this guy analysis on this dieting. But I do not have a microscope.

[StarOnTheWater]

Could this reverse immunity through vaccination? 🤔

[mixtureoflifestyle-soniyas]

Sir can we reverse our autoimmune to normal immune

[sophiashakti]

Dehydration 😂😂😂 even brains get smaller 😂😂😂 water doesn't stay in a cell without protein and fat 😂😂😂