Autophagy definition and benefits

The process by which the cell devours itself.

• Non-essential parts like damaged proteins are recycled and invading microorganisms and toxic compounds are removed. 
• Autophagy plays an important role in stopping the aging process, reversing disease, and preventing cancer, but it doesn’t happen all the time. 
• Autophagic processes can be initiated by fasting, protein restriction and carbohydrate restriction.