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“Cancer cells exploit the regenerative capacity of telomerase to perpetually divide, essentially becoming immortal. In fact, telomerase levels in cancer cells are often as much as 10-fold higher than in normal, healthy replicating cells.”

“During shorter fasts, the body does not break down cellular components because digestion is still ongoing and glycogen (a storage form of carbohydrate) is still available. The characteristic cycle of targeted destruction and renewal has been shown in multiple sclerosis patients and animal models to temporarily reduce total white blood cell levels.”

“In this 45-minute podcast, Dr. Patrick answers some of the most popular questions related to fasting, including: What effects coffee, supplements, and amino acids have on fasting. Whether one method of fasting is more beneficial than others.”

“A growing body of evidence indicates that the fasting-mimicking diet may be beneficial in treating autoimmune disorders. In these Aliquot segments, Dr. Rhonda Patrick and Dr. Valter Longo describe the roles that diet and fasting play in maintaining or restoring proper immune function.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.

“A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that there is a correlation between decreased activation of the IGF-1 pathway and increased lifespan. Studies in worms and mice indicate that when the IGF-1 receptor is knocked out, the organisms remain disease-free and live longer.”

“A prolonged fast has additional benefits compared to an overnight fast. Overnight the body still has liver glycogen and is not forced to begin burning fat. However, after two days of fasting, or a fasting-mimicking diet, the body starts to burn visceral fat as energy.”

“In a 12-week randomized trial of 291 adults living in a region of China with substantial air pollution, a broccoli-sprout beverage increased urinary excretion of a benzene metabolite by 61 percent and an acrolein metabolite by 23 percent.”

“Whereas fasting turns off multiple pathways associated with aging, such as mTOR, IGF-1, growth hormone, and others, eating for optimal fitness activates these important processes. This Aliquot features Drs. Guido Kroemer, Dominic D'Agostino, Valter Longo, Peter Attia, and Rhonda Patrick.”

“A smaller comparative study found improved hair density, shaft size, and anagen-follicle proportion with 2 percent ketoconazole shampoo, while its authors called for larger controlled studies. These results support individualized combinations rather than one universal protocol.”