Dr. Mercola and Dr. Varady on Fasting
Mercola video: Fasting has a number of health benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, reduced cancer risk, gene repair and increased longevity. Research shows you can get most, if not all, of the same benefits of severe calorie restriction through intermittent fasting, when you feast on some days and cut calories on others. One of the primary mechanisms that makes intermittent fasting so beneficial for health is related to its impact on your insulin sensitivity. Intermittent fasting helps reset your body to burn fat for fuel. Mounting evidence shows that when your body becomes adapted to burning fat instead of sugar as your primary fuel you dramatically reduce your risk of chronic disease. People who would be best served to avoid fasting include those living with chronic stress (adrenal fatigue), and those with cortisol dysregulation. Pregnant or nursing mothers should also avoid fasting. Subscribe for the latest health news: http://bit.ly/2CEBM8j Visit our website: http://bit.ly/2KhnpuS Listen to our podcasts: http://bit.ly/34XeLcW Find us on Social Media
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