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3246: This Type of Fasting Proven to Lower Inflammation (Here’s How)

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WW: This Type of Fasting Proven to Lower Inflammation (Here’s How)

Many people turn to intermittent fasting for its body transformation benefits, but do you know the most important impact it has on your health?

Intermittent fasting has been shown to significantly reduce inflammation in the body.

And since inflammation often precedes chronic disease, it’s crucial to understand how this process works!

So on today’s episode, I’ll explore the science behind how intermittent fasting lowers inflammation and how you can apply this knowledge to improve your daily life.

Tune in to Cabral Concept 3246 as we uncover why this type of fasting is a proven tool for reducing inflammation. Enjoy the show, and let me know your thoughts!

Show Highlights & Big Takeaways:

1. Reduction in Pro-Inflammatory Markers
    • Cytokines: IF lowers levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β, which are key drivers of chronic inflammation.
    • CRP: C-reactive protein (CRP), a general marker of inflammation, tends to decrease during IF, indicating reduced systemic inflammation.
2. Improved Gut Health
    • Microbiome Diversity: IF promotes a healthier and more diverse gut microbiome. A balanced gut microbiome reduces intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”), a condition that can trigger systemic inflammation through the release of endotoxins like lipopolysaccharides (LPS).
    • Decreased Gut-Derived Inflammation: Reduced LPS levels during IF can lower endotoxin-driven inflammation.
3. Reduction in Oxidative Stress
    • Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS): IF enhances the body’s ability to neutralize ROS through increased production of antioxidants like glutathione. Lower ROS levels reduce oxidative stress, which is closely linked to inflammation.
4. Activation of Autophagy
    • Cellular Cleaning: IF stimulates autophagy, a cellular repair process that removes damaged organelles and proteins. This reduces the accumulation of debris that can trigger inflammatory responses.
    • Mitochondrial Health: By improving mitochondrial function and clearing damaged mitochondria, IF decreases mitochondrial dysfunction, which is a source of inflammation.
5. Improved Insulin Sensitivity
    • Lower Insulin Levels: IF improves insulin sensitivity and reduces circulating insulin levels, both of which are associated with decreased inflammation. Chronic hyperinsulinemia is pro-inflammatory and linked to metabolic syndrome.
6. Adipose Tissue Changes
    • Reduced Visceral Fat: IF decreases visceral fat, a metabolically active tissue that secretes inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6 and MCP-1.
    • Adiponectin: IF increases adiponectin, an anti-inflammatory molecule secreted by fat cells, promoting better metabolic and inflammatory regulation.
7. Immune System Regulation
    • Immune Cell Rejuvenation: IF promotes the recycling and regeneration of immune cells, particularly by activating hematopoietic stem cells, leading to a better-regulated immune response.
    • Reduced Immune Overactivation: By lowering chronic inflammation, IF minimizes the risk of immune system overactivation, which can exacerbate inflammatory diseases.

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