31: Fast Mimicking Diet (Self Experiment)

The Quantified Body

• Episode: 31: Fast Mimicking Diet (Self Experiment)
• Website: The Quantified Body
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• Published: 2015-09-19 14:23

Is the Fast Mimicking Diet (FMD) an easier way to get the benefits from fasting? In this self experiment I tracked lean muscle mass gains, improved metabolism (ketones, glucose), strong regeneration signaling (IGF-1) and a couple of downsides. Last month I undertook my first 5 day water fast. It is turned out to be a really helpful tool for my health and productivity, so I committed to make it a monthly ritual for 12 months. With each month the plan was to push the edge a bit to learn more from the experience - refining the approach to the fast with ...