Fasting, long practiced for spiritual and cultural reasons, has gained scientific traction for its powerful effects on metabolism, cellular health, and longevity. At Extivita, we recognize fasting as a key pillar in optimizing health and promoting healthy aging. One...
Fasting has gained popularity not only for weight loss but also for its profound impact on heart health. Research suggests that periodic fasting can help lower blood pressure (BP), triglycerides, and cholesterol levels, all of which contribute to a healthier...
Fasting has gained widespread attention in the health and wellness community for its profound impact on metabolism, cellular regeneration, and longevity. Scientific research reveals that fasting not only reduces insulin resistance and stabilizes blood sugar but also...
Fasting has been practiced for centuries for religious, spiritual, and health reasons. In recent years, scientific research has illuminated its profound effects on longevity, metabolic health, and cellular repair. At Extivita, we recognize the benefits of fasting and...
In 2019, a group of LifeOmic employees voluntarily did a modified fast of 90 to 120 hours for National Fasting February. For more than a year we had been researching and reading the scientific literature on the mechanisms of prolonged water fasting and its potential...
The Halloween sugar high can be scary. Sometimes we find ourselves eating as much candy as we can out of the kids’ pumpkin buckets – because let’s be honest, they need that sugar way less than we do! But there are things we can do to blunt the negative impacts of...
Introduction Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained popularity as a health-promoting diet [1]. It started in the late 19th century with experiments on the lifespan of rodents under the condition of IF. Abstract Background: Intermittent fasting (IF) is defined as an...
In a recent study published in Cancer Cell, researchers in Colorado found that leukemia cells may hijack glucose metabolism to soak up as much energy as they need to rapidly grow and divide. In doing so, they also deprive healthy tissues of glucose. Leukemia cells...
If you have been practicing intermittent fasting for a while, you might have heard that autophagy is one of its many benefits. But what is it and why is it important for your health? What you’ll find in this article: What is autophagy? | How does autophagy happen in...