23/06/2023
If youāre over 40 and havenāt yet heard about autophagy, youāre missing out on something really important and very exciting! I must admit Iāve been obsessed with this for some time, particularly when it comes to skin and cognition. š¤
This natural process is associated with longevity, weight loss, diminished wrinkles, hair growth and chronic disease prevention - diabetes, Parkinsonās, certain cancers and Alzheimerās.
It may also have an effect on many of the hormones that control hunger, such as ghrelin, insulin, and glucagon to reduce cravings, increase insulin sensitivity. and manage inflammation. šÆ
Basically itās like a reset, for your body and brain. Because GREY MATTERS! š¤Æ
āThink of autophagy as a Roomba inside your cells, cleaning and clearing damaged parts. When autophagy functions optimally, it works to clear away the cellular junk that can lead to fat and wrinkles.ā - Naomi Whittel (Author of Glow15 and The Skinny on Fat).
Autophagy occurs naturally in the body, but can also be affected by what and how we eat and exercise. Specifically autophagy may be induced through fasting, caloric restriction, a low-carbohydrate diet, and certain types of exercise.Ā šļøāāļø
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