Molecule produced during fasting has anti-aging effect on vascular system
I&#x27;m on a day 4 of a water-only fast and have completed a two-week medically supervised fast as well as many other shorter fast.<p>As an anecdote, I can say water-only fasting in combination with a high nutrient density plant-based diet has helped me overcome some serious allergies and other health conditions. As an added bonus, I&#x27;ve lost 65 pounds from my peak weight over the last few years and my weight has been stable. It&#x27;s not a panacea, but I&#x27;ve found it to be a net benefit.<p>For those interested in a deeper dive on the benefits of water-only fasting and diets that try to mimic its benefits, as well as time-restricted feeding, see:<p>Valter Longo, Ph.D. on Fasting-Mimicking Diet &amp; Fasting for Longevity, Cancer &amp; Multiple Sclerosis [1]<p>Dr. Valter Longo on Resetting Autoimmunity and Rejuvenating Systems with Prolonged Fasting &amp; the FMD [2]<p>Dr. Satchin Panda on Time-Restricted Feeding and Its Effects on Obesity, Muscle Mass &amp; Heart Health [3]<p>Dr. Satchin Panda on Practical Implementation of Time-Restricted Eating &amp; Shift Work Strategies [4]<p>[1] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=d6PyyatqJSE" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=d6PyyatqJSE</a><p>[2] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=evGFWRXEzz8" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=evGFWRXEzz8</a><p>[3] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=-R-eqJDQ2nU" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=-R-eqJDQ2nU</a><p>[4] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=iywhaz5z0qs" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=iywhaz5z0qs</a><p>[Edit to fix typos and formatting]