Fasting and Disease explores the scientific basis for how abstaining from food can impact health, focusing on disease prevention and management.
The book delves into the biological mechanisms activated during fasting, revealing how these processes can affect metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Interestingly, modern science validates some long-held beliefs about fasting; for example, strategic fasting can influence gene expression and cellular signaling.
The book progresses logically, starting with definitions of different types of fasting—from intermittent fasting to water fasting—and fundamental concepts in biology.
It then examines the specific impacts of fasting on various diseases, drawing from peer-reviewed research and culminating in practical guidelines for incorporating fasting into a healthy lifestyle.
This approach emphasizes safety and personalization, while also highlighting areas where more research is needed, offering a balanced view on the potential benefits and limitations of fasting.
