Longevity has been a huge topic on The HIM & HER Show lately. From Dr. Valter Longo to Peter Attia and Dr. Darshan Shah, we have tons of resources for you to discover how to live a healthier, longer life.
But in this post we’re niching down and going over the benefits of the Fasting Mimicking Diet, based off of Dr. Valter Longo’s incredibly informative episode. So if science isn’t really your language, we get it. We’re going to breakdown the benefits in a simple, easy to understand way, so that you can go listen to Dr. Longo’s full episode on health, wellness and longevity ready to learn MORE.
We particularly loved when Dr. Longo talked about the Fasting Mimicking Diet. You may have heard of a few different programs out there, namely Prolon which Lauryn has done a couple of times before. Dr. Longo has no affiliation with Prolon but Lauryn LOVED the results, which is why (when she’s not pregnant) she loves to do the program before a beach vacation. You can use code SKINNY for 15% off sitewide and a special gift.
To introduce you if you haven’t met him already, Dr. Valter Longo is internationally recognized as a leader in the field of longevity and age-related diseases. After extending the lifespan of a simple organism tenfold by a combination of fasting and genetic mutations and discovering one of the most important pathways in longevity research, his group identified in humans an equivalent mutation associated with protection from cancer, diabetes, cognitive decline, and cardiovascular damage.
His laboratory later described and developed the fasting-mimicking diet and published on its effect on multi-system stem cell activation, reprogramming, and regeneration. This led to over 30 clinical trials on longevity and age-related disease, some demonstrating the effect of fasting-mimicking diet cycles in reducing biological age, causing diabetes regression, and potentially increasing survival in cancer patients.
Pretty impressive stuff.
With that, let us break down the benefits of a fasting mimicking diet so you can decide if it’s something that might work for you.
What is the FMD?
The FMD is designed to replicate the benefits of fasting without having to NOT eat food. It’s most commonly used for weight loss, improving insulin sensitivity, and preserving muscle mass.
The Benefits of a Fasting Mimicking Diet
Weight Loss and Fat Reduction
FMD helps reduce body fat by promoting fat-burning while mainting lean muscle mass. Unlike traditional fasting, which can lead to muscle loss, FMD provides a calorie-restricted intake that mimics the effects of fasting but still allows for some nutrient intake. Much more satisfying that no food at all!
Improved Insulin Sensitivity
FMD can help lower blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity, which is beneficial for managing or preventing type 2 diabetes and metabolic disorders.
Maintain Muscle Mass
One of the best things about FMD is that it helps preserve muscle mass during weight loss. Restrictive diets and other ways of fasting can cause you to lose muscle instead of, or as well as fat.
Enhanced Cellular Regeneration
Autophagy is a process where the body breaks down and recycles old or damaged cells. This can contribute to improved cellular health and rejuvenation. FMD encourages this process.
Support for Longevity
FMD can potentially increase your lifespan and has been known to show better age marker, therefore reducing biological aging. It’s possible that FMD can reduce instances of age-related diseases, and increase our quality of life as we age.
Improved Immunity
Studies have shown that FMD can improve your immunity. This could be because it reduces inflammation and helps with the regeneration of immune cells. This could be why cancer patients show imporoved immunity and preserve mascle mass when going through chemotherapy.
Cancer Treatment Benefits
As mentioned, Dr. Longo’s work is heavily based around FMD and the effects it has on cancer. In fact, FMD has shown to improve the effectiveness of treatments, preserving muscle mass, and potentially improving the outcomes of chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
Reduced Inflammation
Inflammation is a main contributor to many diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders. FMD can reduce chornic inflammation.
Improved Cardiovascular Health
FMD can help improve heart health by reducing blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other cardiovascular risk factors.
Mental Clarity and Cognitive Benefits
The reduction in blood sugar levels and improved insulin sensitivity could increase cognitive performance and a healthier mental state. can contribute to better cognitive performance.
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By simulating the effects of fasting while still providing essential nutrients, FMD offers these health benefits in a more sustainable and manageable way than complete fasting, making it easier for people to incorporate into their lifestyles.
FMD can give you health benefits in a more manageble way than traditional fasting. It seems to be something that’s easier for people to incorporate into their lives and reap all the positive beneftis.
If you’re interested in trying FMD, Lauryn is a big fan of Prolon so give it a try with code SKINNY.
And be sure to listen or watch the show to discover the truth behind longevity, as Dr. Longo discusses the science behind living longer, breaking down the lifestyle and dietary habits that truly make a difference. In this episode, Dr. Valter Longo dives into the effects of fasting-mimicking diets on biological age and their potential role in cancer survival, the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk, and how balanced eating impacts sleep quality.
x, The Skinny Confidential team.
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