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...
Abstract Autophagy is a vesicle and lysosome-mediated degradative pathway that is essential for protein homeostasis and cell health. In particular, compared to nonneuronal cells, neurons are dependent on high basal autophagy for survival. There is emerging agreement...
Abstract With the increasing obesity epidemic comes the search for effective dietary approaches for calorie restriction and weight loss. Here I examine whether fasting is the latest 'fad diet' as portrayed in popular media and discuss whether it is a safe and...
Abstract (Macro)autophagy is a cellular membrane trafficking process that serves to deliver cytoplasmic constituents to lysosomes for degradation. At basal levels, it is critical for maintaining cytoplasmic as well as genomic integrity and is therefore key to...
Abstract Background: It is well known that nutritional habits, sleeping patterns and meal frequency have profound effects on maintaining human health. Ramadan is a religious month for Islam, during which Muslims do not eat and drink during the daylight hours. The...
Abstract Intermittent fasting (IF; reduced meal frequency) and caloric restriction (CR) extend lifespan and increase resistance to age-related diseases in rodents and monkeys and improve the health of overweight humans. Both IF and CR enhance cardiovascular and brain...