Posted on 02/25/2024 8:42:57 PM PST by ConservativeMind
Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as well as insulin resistance and liver fat in humans, resulting in a lower biological age, according to a new study.
The FMD is a five-day diet high in unsaturated fats and low in overall calories, protein, and carbohydrates and is designed to mimic the effects of a water-only fast while still providing necessary nutrients and making it much easier for people to complete the fast.
The study analyzed the diet's effects in two clinical trial populations, each with men and women between the ages of 18 and 70. Patients who were randomized to the fasting-mimicking diet underwent 3–4 monthly cycles, adhering to the FMD for 5 days, then ate a normal diet for 25 days.
The FMD is comprised of plant-based soups, energy bars, energy drinks, chip snacks, and tea portioned out for 5 days as well as a supplement providing high levels of minerals, vitamins, and essential fatty acids. Patients in the control groups were instructed to eat either a normal or Mediterranean-style diet.
An analysis of blood samples from trial participants showed that patients in the FMD group had lower diabetes risk factors, including less insulin resistance and lower HbA1c results. Magnetic resonance imaging also revealed a decrease in abdominal fat as well as fat within the liver, improvements associated with a reduced risk of metabolic syndrome. In addition, the FMD cycles appeared to increase the lymphoid-to-myeloid ratio—an indicator of a more youthful immune system.
Further statistical analysis of the results from both clinical studies showed that FMD participants had reduced their biological age—a measure of how well one's cells and tissues are functioning, as opposed to chronological age—by 2.5 years on average.
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You get the benefits of a fast, though.
I am so tired of studies that say things like “can” “may” or “could. As soon as I see those words in a study I dismiss the study.
Either they saw a correlation or the did not, if the use the quoted words above they are hiding the fact that they have no isolated the contributing variables and are just speculating.
I swear there is so little science anymore.
It also makes you very hungry.
What’s the diet?
Only 71% of the study participants managed to make it through the 3-month period that would have included 3 fasting cycles. How many would be able to keep it up for a significantly longer period of time?
My husband and I did the FMD @5 years ago...I am a terrible faster (my brain goes ballistic focusing on food) We found it OK...but not fun. I am developing my own fasting method. Once a week. Clear Broth, sourdough bread and ghee. My brain does not panic doing this. Rest of time I generally eat only during 8 hour time frame.
It’s a see food diet.
It is a package kit we got from our doc. If I remember correctly first day @800 calories...goes down to @4-500 calories. Minimal brothy soup, cracker, drink mix, & some kind of small sweet .
I fast between 12-20 hours a day about 28 days of every month with usually only one day with more carbs and some sugary food and usually at least one period every month where I don’t eat anything for 24-36 hours
Once you get used to it you don’t really miss eating junk and it’s no big deal to skip a meal or two-in my mid 50s and have more strength energy and endurance than most men half my age -it’s not too late to get your body to operate differently
I fast between meals.
I skip lunch a lot of times. Does that count?
I’m low carb-most days not more than 30 grams and many days under 10 and don’t count calories but guessing my daily consumption is probably 3500-4000 calories, mostly fat with some protein and cans from veggies/nuts
What does FMD stand for? I’ve done intermittent fasting for years so this is a different variant?
I fast between snacks.
You always have to pay money to find out, don't you?
Professor Valter Longo naturally started a company to sell the pre-packaged foods. See his company "L-Nutra." I think the diet he sells is called "ProLon."
On the "What's inside the kit?" page, you learn this:
With ProLon, you get everything you need pre-packaged and ready to go. Each kit comes with five boxes which are labeled by day so you know what to eat each day."Very Well Fit" has this to say: What Is the ProLon Diet?GEN3 Soup Flavors: Red Bell Pepper & Onion, Green Pea & Chives, Lentil Curry, Chickpea & Leeks, Carrot Ginger
Soups: A variety of easy-to-prepare soups made with a proprietary mix of all-natural, plant-based ingredients
Nut Bars: Cold-pressed, delicious nut bars with whole ingredients like almonds, macadamia nuts, and pecans
Snacks: Snacks like olives from the South of Spain where olive consumption is associated with longevity, and kale crackers enriched with plant-based protein.
Supplements: Dietary supplement packed with multivitamins, amino-acids, minerals and omega-3 fatty acid to provide the body with nourishment
L-Drink: Fruit-flavored, proprietary glycerol mix designed to fuel and protect muscles throughout the fast
Herbal Teas: Caffeine-free herbal teas loaded with healthy antioxidants, and will keep you hydrated during your week.
I was gonna say
Fasting makes me hungry 🤣🤣🤣
It does work though 👍👍
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