When I began researching IF for weight loss, disease prevention was another benefit I read so much about. Intermittent fasting promotes autophagy, your body's way of tearing down and recycling cells that are damaged, like cancer cells, so it can create new, healthier cells.
With a family history of several different types of cancer, heart problems, Alzheimer's, and diabetes, I was excited to hear that something as simple as fasting could reduce my risk. I have noticed that since I began IF, I've experienced fewer colds and no seasonal allergies, so that's proof it's working!
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