Fasting can activate natural self-preservation mechanisms to combat disease and extend healthy lifespan, similar to how calorie restriction does, yet without impossibly restrictive dietary requirements. At BioAge Health in Eagan, Minnesota we offer physician-supervised intermittent fasting including the ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet as part of our healthcare services.
Reverse Diabetes
Diabetes is one such condition that can be reversed through lifestyle changes. Type 2 diabetes develops when your body doesn’t produce enough insulin to move glucose into cells or stop responding properly to it, leading to elevated blood sugar levels and eventually high blood pressure. Luckily, however, most cases can be reversed through weight loss, healthy eating habits and exercise.
Reversing diabetes differs from managing it in that reversing means returning blood sugars back to a normal level without medication, while managing requires addressing underlying health issues that caused the condition in the first place. Dr. Duru describes it like this: Reversing moves the dial toward manageability but doesn’t turn off diabetes completely; even after you achieve remission you could return to having symptoms if diet or exercise habits change unexpectedly.
Diabetes can often be traced back to unhealthy eating habits and inactivity. People may have developed poor-nutrition habits through generations; recipes passed along within families may contribute as well as fast foods that are easy to prepare and consume during stressful lives.
Dieting can offer anti-aging benefits, but maintaining such an extreme diet is often unfeasible for most. That’s where intermittent fasting comes into play; research shows that restricting calories decreases cell damage while keeping DNA intact, both essential to combating aging.
At BioAge Health in Eagan, Minnesota and the Twin Cities area, we provide physician-supervised intermittent fasting using the ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet for adults. We’ll review your medical history and perform an exam to make sure the program is suitable. Reach out or schedule your appointment with our team now – call or book online now to start fasting with us!
Reverse Heart Disease
Heart disease is the second-leading cause of death in America. It occurs when plaque deposits build up in your arteries that supply your heart, restricting its blood supply and leading to chest pain or even an attack. There are various strategies you can employ to lower your risk for developing this condition such as regular exercise, eating nutritiously and maintaining a healthy weight.
Age, sex and family history may be difficult to alter; however, you can take steps to decrease or reverse certain forms of heart disease. The Dean Ornish Cardiac Rehabilitation Program has proven its ability to reverse coronary artery disease progression in some patients.
Intermittent fasting has also been shown to promote heart health and physical performance, according to research studies. Fasting can improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels, lower resting heart rates and help individuals lose weight without compromising muscle mass or cardiovascular functions. Studies conducted on mice also indicate its benefits. Prior to embarking on any intermittent fasting plan it is recommended that one undergoes a medical exam to make sure there are no underlying health conditions that would make this form of dieting dangerous for them.