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Autophagy And Fasting – The Best Thing About Intermittent Fasting
Autophagy cleanses and detoxifies our cells. The autophagy or autophagocytosis (from autogamous auth “self”, phagein “eat” and cytos “cell”) is one of the most important processes in the human body for keeping cells healthy and efficient. It is a type of self-digestive program that cleans and detoxifies cells.
In terms of technique, the autophagy is an intracellular process in which cell-derived cytosolic material, such as misfolded proteins or damaged cell organelles, is broken down. Autophagy is an elementary component of cellular quality control and is essential for maintaining the functionality of a cell. Offering popular women's necklaces such as pendants, chokers and. Shop jewelry in a variety of metals and gemstones for any occasion.
Researcher Frank Madeo describes the process of autophagy as follows: when cells are exposed to a lack of food, they digest everything that is not needed. The cells are able to convert this “cellular waste” into energy, which they later make available to the body again. The term for this is simply that autophagy, through which a type of harmful cellular components of “self-cannibalism” are recycled. By the way, autophagy is slowed down by the constant increase in insulin levels caused by diets rich in carbohydrates (especially sugar, white flour, rice and potatoes). This can lead to serious diseases such as cancer, arteriosclerosis or heart disease. Alzheimer!
How can you speed up autophagy?
- Low carb/low sugar diet
- Calorie restriction (chronic minor calorie deficit on nutrient-dense diets)
- Strength training and HIIT (intensive training leads to mild muscle and tissue injuries, which promotes self-healing and cleansing.
- Coffee
Fasting triggers autophagy
Cellular waste disposal is especially triggered during controlled fasting. Scientists have been able to identify diets that activate the molecular effects of fasting, even if you eat. In other words, you don't need to fast for several days to induce autophagy.
THE intermittent fasting (temporary fasting, for example with an early dinner and a late breakfast) is sufficient to stimulate autophagy. If you drink coffee in the morning (NOT at night), autophagy is intensified. Scientists confirm that “within one to four hours after coffee consumption (…) in model organisms, autophagy cellular activity of all organs examined – liver, skeletal muscle and heart – was significantly stimulated”. The effect is, in fact, independent of whether the coffee is caffeinated or decaffeinated.
The stimulation of autophagy It doesn't appear to be the caffeine itself. Scientists know that the effect comes from phytochemicals (polyphenols).
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The two scientists Univ.-Prof. Dr. Frank Madeo and Dr. Christoph Ruckenstuhl from the Institute of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Graz showed that coffee promotes autophagy.
What researchers also found is that animal proteins (e.g. cow's milk) in coffee inhibit cellular cleansing (autophagy). Plant-based alternatives, such as almond milk, have no effect on autophagy. His recommendation: “Drink coffee with a clear conscience, but preferably black or with plant-based milk, such as almond or coconut milk.”
Attention: during the fasting phase, however, any carbohydrates should be avoided to remain in the fat metabolism.
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