Examine the evidence and practical protocol for a cyclic fasting-mimicking diet and the study analyses behind its longevity claims.
Key Takeaways
- 2024 Nature Communications analysis used previous randomized FMD trials' blood data
- Three monthly FMD cycles were associated with a 2.5-year lower PhenoAge independent of weight loss
- FMD consists of five-day low-calorie plant-based cycles designed to reduce insulin signaling and liver fat