Periodic Fasting May Lead To Longer, Healthier Lives
Could periodic fasting help people extend their lives? Research has shown that it could, according to a recent CNN report.
Could periodic fasting help people extend their lives?
Research has shown that it could, according to a recent CNN report.
The article cites a 2015 study led by University of Southern California (USC) that showed other health benefits to the practice like a reduction in belly fat and increase in stem cells. The trial on humans involved five straight days of calorie reductions each month; the first day incorporated 1,000 calories and the remainder involved 725 calories each.
However, the paper’s lead author, Valter Longo,
Could periodic fasting help people extend their lives?
Research has shown that it could, according to a recent CNN report.
The article cites a 2015 study led by University of Southern California (USC) that showed other health benefits to the practice like a reduction in belly fat and increase in stem cells. The trial on humans involved five straight days of calorie reductions each month; the first day incorporated 1,000 calories and the remainder involved 725 calories each.
However, the paper’s lead author, Valter Longo,