{"id":2003,"date":"2023-05-18T22:08:31","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T19:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/?p=2003"},"modified":"2023-05-23T22:12:25","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T19:12:25","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-fasting-for-wellness-and-anti-aging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/all-you-need-to-know-about-fasting-for-wellness-and-anti-aging\/","title":{"rendered":"All you need to know about fasting for wellness and anti-aging"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"vc_row-6a22613ac9aad\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid thegem-custom-6a22613ac9a8b2003 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 thegem-custom-6a22613ac9faf4281\" ><div class=\"vc_column-inner thegem-custom-inner-6a22613ac9fb3 \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper thegem-custom-6a22613ac9faf4281\"><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a22613aca330 {margin-top: 45px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a22613aca330\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 thegem-custom-6a22613aca7de9886\" ><div class=\"vc_column-inner thegem-custom-inner-6a22613aca7e2 vc_custom_1590571662912\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper thegem-custom-6a22613aca7de9886\">\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1684868342264 thegem-vc-text thegem-custom-6a22613acab8d378\"  >\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title-h2\">\n<p><b>All you need to know about fasting for wellness and anti-aging<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acab8d378{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acab8d378{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acab8d378{position: relative !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acab8d378{position: relative !important;}}<\/style>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  thegem-vc-text thegem-custom-6a22613acae359679\"  >\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve all heard the term \u201cfasting\u201d at least once in our lives, right? From a physiological context, the term fasting is used for a person who hasn&#8217;t eaten for a prolonged period or for the metabolic state of a person after complete digestion and absorption of a meal. Intermittent fasting is a pattern of eating where you stop consuming calories for an extended period, usually lasting between 12 and 30 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acae359679{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acae359679{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acae359679{position: relative !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acae359679{position: relative !important;}}<\/style>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 thegem-custom-6a22613acb3516074\" ><div class=\"vc_column-inner thegem-custom-inner-6a22613acb354 vc_custom_1590571667512\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper thegem-custom-6a22613acb3516074\"><div class=\"gem-image gem-wrapbox gem-wrapbox-style-default gem-wrapbox-position-below  thegem-custom-6a22613acb4516767\"  style=\"\" ><div class=\"gem-wrapbox-inner \" ><img class=\"gem-wrapbox-element img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/aegis.com_.tr-stop-sugar-7.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 thegem-custom-6a22613acbd134304\" ><div class=\"vc_column-inner thegem-custom-inner-6a22613acbd16 \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper thegem-custom-6a22613acbd134304\">\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  thegem-vc-text thegem-custom-6a22613acbfc81\"  >\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><strong>In the last decade, intermittent fasting has been popping up on every weight loss-related topic, and it\u2019s all for the right reasons. But in fact, the wonders of extended fasting spread way deeper than that!<\/strong><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acbfc81{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acbfc81{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acbfc81{position: relative !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acbfc81{position: relative !important;}}<\/style>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a22613acc0a1 {margin-top: 45px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a22613acc0a1\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  thegem-vc-text thegem-custom-6a22613acc1c76608\"  >\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><b>What happens to the body while fasting?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normally, when we eat, the body takes the glucose it needs from food to make energy. When you&#8217;re fasting, your body does not have its normal supply of glucose. As a result, your cells begin <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gluconeogenesis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gluconeogenesis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The liver converts lactate, amino acids, and fats into energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How does this help you?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research every day is proving the effectiveness of fasting on your body and health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pilot\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/content.iospress.com\/articles\/nutrition-and-healthy-aging\/nha170036\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study published in June 2018<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/content.iospress.com\/articles\/nutrition-and-healthy-aging\/nha170036\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition and Healthy Aging<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0found that 16:8\u00a0significantly decreased systolic blood pressure in the 23 study participants. And it\u2019s well known that high blood pressure\u00a0 can harm the heart, kidneys, brain, and eyes, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/bloodpressure\/about.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to that, it also manages LDL cholesterol levels (bad cholesterol), reduces inflammation, improves blood sugar control, and potentially lowers the risk of diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, fasting promotes the release of human growth hormones. It&#8217;s important for growth, cell regeneration, reproduction, and metabolism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who wouldn\u2019t like losing those extra, stubborn pounds? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ketosis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ketosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a process that happens later in the period of fasting that includes using the stored fats in your body to produce energy, which will lead to weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these factors cultivate anti-aging. Yes! Everlasting youth might be a myth, but you can always go for the second-best option: fasting! Every single study being done proves that all the factors resulting from fasting are leading to signs of better wellness and longevity. Investigating deeper, fasting is showing decreased cellular damage and healthy DNA maintenance. These are the two keys to fighting aging because damaged cells lead to chronic diseases, and aging starts when DNA starts decaying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Is fasting safe for everyone?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with medical conditions should consult their doctor before any fasting program, including those who are nursing or pregnant, have diabetes, or have low blood pressure&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Will fasting affect my daily performance?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting too frequently may deplete your body of the vitamins it needs, especially electrolytes, which will leave you feeling fatigued at first. To prevent that from happening, you can always reach out to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AEGIS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is a healthy drink that aims to fuel you for peak performance, for it contains natural boosters and active ingredients such as Stevia, BCAA, vitamins B3, B2, B6, and B5, and most importantly, fat-soluble antioxidants, which have proven to be anti-aging and promote longevity.<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acc1c76608{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acc1c76608{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acc1c76608{position: relative !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acc1c76608{position: relative !important;}}<\/style>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  thegem-vc-text thegem-custom-6a22613acc55c7111\"  >\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whichever way you choose to perform your fasting, you should give it a try, not just for temporary goals but as a healthier lifestyle, because you can\u2019t possibly know of all the benefits of fasting and choose to ignore it!<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acc55c7111{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acc55c7111{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acc55c7111{position: relative !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a22613acc55c7111{position: relative !important;}}<\/style>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2005,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64,55],"tags":[58,60,61,56,59,65],"class_list":["post-2003","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-lifestyle","category-nutrition","tag-body-health","tag-body-weight","tag-diet","tag-health","tag-healthy-life-style","tag-nurition"],"menu_order":7,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2003","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2003"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2003\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2006,"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2003\/revisions\/2006"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2005"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2003"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2003"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2003"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}