Our body does a great job of converting fat into vital fuel during times of starvation. Our liver can convert fat (triglycerides) to energy in the form of ketones (especially Beta-HBA), which is a superior fuel for the brain. Researchers have determined that beta-HBA (in coconut oil) improves antioxidant function, increases the number of mitochondria, and stimulates the growth of new brain cells.
One of the most important processes in the body that is dictated by the mitochondria is programmed cell death, whereby cells die (apoptotic cell death). Intermittent fasting (IF) – a complete restriction of food for 1-7 days at regular intervals throughout the year can achieve the same results as caloric restriction. Water is going to be the ultimate fast. If you’re drinking just water, after 24 hours your body will go into detox mode. With no food to eat, your body is finding glycogen in muscle, but over time your body will start to recycle diseased cells. It will break down proteins and reuse them, and it will get rid of stuff it doesn’t need. Your body’s ability to do that increases as you fast. A water-only fast is pressing on the gas all the way. Fasting is an effective way to purge precancerous cells.
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