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This video discusses how fasting can benefit cognitive abilities and potentially even help ward off certain neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s. The video explains how the brain prioritizes its functions when food is scarce and how fasting can stimulate brain-derived neurotrophic hormones and boost brainpower. The video emphasizes that while feeding the body is important for growth and building, a regular cycle of fasting can benefit both the body and brain in the long run. Fasting can also trigger autophagy and mitophagy, allowing the body to break down and rebuild necessary proteins and providing the brain with more energy. Some studies have shown that alternate daily fasting can increase heat shock protein 70, which can help clear out toxic proteins.
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Intermittent fasting may offer numerous cognitive benefits, such as increasing attention, concentration, focus, and memory. It could also increase the production of BDNF and autophagy, which might help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Jason Fung recommends his blog and books, including “The Obesity Code,” “The Diabetes Code,” and “The Cancer Code.” He provides fasting aids, coaching, and medical lectures on his YouTube channel specialist physicians.
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Intermittent Fasting: Improving Cognitive Abilities and Preventing Alzheimer’
Intermittent fasting, also known as time-restricted feeding or periodic fasting, refers to restricting calorie intake at specific times of the day or week. Dr. Jason Fung, a renowned physician, believes intermittent fasting not only aids in weight loss but also offers many cognitive benefits, including increased concentration, attention, focus, and memory.
BDNF and Autophagy
Intermittent fasting may also have a role in preventing debilitating diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Recent studies show that fasting increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein in the brain essential for healthy brain function. Increased levels of BDNF can lead to better brain connectivity and protect against cognitive decline. Another process called autophagy, where cellular debris is cleared out has also been linked to the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.
Books and Fasting Aids
In his books “The Obesity Code,” “The Diabetes Code,” and “The Cancer Code,” Dr. Fung reveals the physiological processes that contribute to these conditions and how dietary changes, including fasting and low-carb diets, can help reverse them. For those who want to start their fasting journey with some aids, Dr. Fung recommends Pique Fasting Tea as an excellent natural appetite suppressant.
Fasting Community and Coaching
For those who want to delve deeper into the science of fasting, Dr. Fung offers medical lectures on YouTube, discussing topics such as the roots of the obesity epidemic, therapeutic fasting, and reversing Type 2 diabetes naturally. He provides coaching and access to an online fasting community through The Fasting Method.
Join the Community
‘Dr. Fung offers viewers a wealth of knowledge on the science of fasting and how it can aid in weight loss and reduce the risk of serious health conditions. By joining Dr. Fung’s YouTube community, viewers can access exclusive content with perks such as live Q&A sessions and priority comments. So, what are you waiting for? Join the community and start your fasting journey.
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Source Description
Intermittent fasting offers many benefits for cognitive abilities, including increasing concentration, attention, focus, and memory. In addition, intermittent fasting may increase BDNF and autophagy to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease potentially. Check out my blog at https://medium.com/@drjasonfung
More Information:
BOOKS:
The Obesity Code – Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how low-carb diets and fasting can help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_d
The Diabetes Code – Reviewing how type 2 diabetes is a reversible disease and dietary strategies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795BLS8D?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_d
The Cancer Code – Scientific exploration of how cancer develops – https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894005?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_d
Amazon:
USA – https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonfung
Canada – https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jasonfung
**Fasting Aids**
Pique Fasting Tea (recommended)
https://www.piquetea.com/drjasonfung
Fasting Community and Coaching:
https://www.thefastingmethod.com/
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YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians):
1. The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic – https://youtu.be/q8BGYhreaco
2. Therapeutic Fasting – The Two Compartment Problem: https://youtu.be/ETkwZIi3R7w
3. Does Calorie Counting work? https://youtu.be/5F5o0a4p_3U
4. Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes – https://youtu.be/FcLoaVNQ3rc
5. Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Naturally – https://youtu.be/mAwgdX5VxGc
6. Insulin Toxicity – https://youtu.be/4oZ4UqtbB_g
7. Saturated Fat – Friend or Foe? https://youtu.be/QetsIU-3k7Y
8. Diet and Disease – https://youtu.be/2yoOx_7MLn0
9. Dangers of Fructose – https://youtu.be/pG89j432w-Y
10. Insulin Resistance – https://youtu.be/dimP7IdM2Og
11. Role of Hormones in Weight Loss – https://youtu.be/ZbnshVO4PRM
12. The Obesity Code Lecture 1 – https://youtu.be/YpllomiDMX0
Join this channel to get access to the perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoyL4iGArWn5Hu0V_sAhK2w/join
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