
How Fasting Triggers Autophagy
Autophagy increases when the body shifts from constant fuel intake to stored energy use. After eating, insulin rises and the body uses glucose for energy. When food intake stops for

Autophagy increases when the body shifts from constant fuel intake to stored energy use. After eating, insulin rises and the body uses glucose for energy. When food intake stops for

Autophagy is a natural process inside the body. The word means “self-eating.” It describes how cells break down and recycle damaged parts. This process supports cellular cleanup. Old or damaged