Animal studies have found that fasting could delay aging and increase longevity, but human research is still lacking.
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Some animal and test-tube studies suggest that fasting could block tumor development and increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy.
Animal studies show that fasting could improve brain function, increase nerve cell synthesis and protect against neurodegenerative conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s.
Key researchers who study fasting aren’t focusing on weight loss at all. In fact, many of the studies on fasting come from institutes of aging and the researchers behind the studies actually focus on longevity and disease prevention. Weight loss is seen as a bonus.
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