A diet that mimics starvation will be an absolute hit in 2024. This diet system is based on scientific research, which proves that restricting food intake not only helps us lose weight but also activates the body's repair mechanisms, which allows us to slow down aging. However, starving yourself for long periods is difficult and unsafe. The fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) achieves a similar effect without completely giving up food.
Dr. Marina
What is FMD?
FMD is a low-calorie diet with limited consumption of carbohydrates and proteins. It should be followed for five days each month for maximum effect but can be repeated less frequently–for example, once every three or six months. A diet low in carbohydrates and calories but with a high concentration of vegetable fats ensures that the body produces energy from non-carbohydrate sources, as glycogen stores are quickly depleted. At this point, the body's cleansing, cellular repair, and rejuvenation processes are activated.
Biologist and gerontologist Walter Longo developed FMD at the University of Southern California. His research has shown that the diet allows you to achieve much better results than extreme fasting or a permanent reduction in caloric intake.
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