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Post weight-loss, transitioning back to time-restricted feeding (e.g., 16:8 or 18:6 fasting window) helps maintain metabolic flexibility. Incorporating regular periodic fasts, like a 36-hour fast once a month, ensures continued promotion of autophagy, cellular repair, and mitochondrial health.
The Science of Autophagy and Mitochondrial Renewal
Autophagy, often called cellular “self-eating,” is a vital process where cells recycle damaged organelles and proteins to maintain efficiency. It’s activated during fasting and is essential for removing toxins and repairing cellular structures.