To: BenLurkin
It should be noted that in ordinary fasting that lasts several days tends to kill off a lot of such cells, which are then regenerated by stem cells.
https://news.usc.edu/63669/fasting-triggers-stem-cell-regeneration-of-damaged-old-immune-system/
“...the June 5 (2014) issue of the Cell Stem Cell shows that cycles of prolonged fasting not only protect against immune system damage â a major side effect of chemotherapy â but also induce immune system regeneration, shifting stem cells from a dormant state to a state of self-renewal.”
8 posted on
02/03/2016 6:19:01 PM PST by
yefragetuwrabrumuy
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To: yefragetuwrabrumuy
It should be noted that in ordinary fasting that lasts several days tends to kill off a lot of such cells, which are then regenerated by stem cells. Excellent post, thanks.
11 posted on
02/03/2016 6:57:57 PM PST by
Talisker
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To: yefragetuwrabrumuy
Thanks for posting that link. I was going to post that research indicated that periodic or intermittent fasting might achieve the same result, but I couldn't remember any sources. Thanks again.
Periodic fasting has a long history among humans, in fact it might have been the norm throughout most of human history.
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02/03/2016 8:10:55 PM PST by
Paradox
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