What is Autophagy?

Autophagy = your body’s self-cleaning process that removes damaged cells & proteins. It declines with age, but you can trigger it with:

⏳ Fasting – 24-48 hours maximally boosts autophagy. Even time-restricted eating (16:8) helps.
🏋️‍♂️ Exercise – High-intensity & endurance training ramp up autophagy in muscles & the brain.
🦠 Polyphenols & Compounds:

• Spermidine (wheat germ, natto) – Mimics fasting effects
• Berberine & Resveratrol – Activate AMPK, promote autophagy
• Rapamycin & Metformin – Anti-aging drugs that extend lifespan in animals (experimental but promising)

I’ve done several water fastings over the years, the longest one was 5 days. I felt great, both physically and mentally. Could have lasted longer, but I broke the fast on Friday, when I smelled my wife’s cooking.