Ann Med August 2020 PMID 32519900

Unravelling the health effects of fasting: a long road from obesity treatment to healthy life span increase and improved cognition.

Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo, Franziska Grundler, Cesare R Sirtori, Massimiliano Ruscica

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What people are saying

The discussions demonstrate strong support and curiosity about fasting, with posts highlighting benefits like cell repair, longevity, and cognition, often referencing scientific studies or signaling pathways. The tone varies from enthusiastic to scholarly, reflecting both interest and potential influence on health perspectives.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the article's positive view on fasting's health benefits, emphasizing its potential for expanding lifespan and improving cognition.

InterestHigh interest

The variety of posts, from brief acknowledgments to detailed references to studies, indicates a high level of curiosity and engagement with the topic.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many users share additional resources, cite specific studies, and discuss mechanisms like autophagy, showing deep involvement with the content.

ImpactModerate impact

The widespread referencing of the publication suggests it could influence ongoing research, dietary habits, and health practices, even if some comments are more supportive than transformative.

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Dr.Sayajirao Gaikwad
@DietDrsayajirao · X

Fasting induced #Autophagy and other benefits. •cell repair. •Increased life and health span. •Improved cognition due to use of ketone bodies as fuel for brain energy. •Decrease in cardiovascular risk. •Obesity management. https://t.co/KTfUcUhcNY https://t.co/FQ9gr7V7vV

Oct 8, 2024 · 43 likes · 7 shares · 36,265 followers View post →
Gabor Erdosi
@gerdosi · X

A new review of “the health effects of fasting: a long road from obesity treatment to healthy life span increase and improved cognition” https://t.co/uIEZtXodKQ

Jun 17, 2020 · 43 likes · 7 shares · 25,912 followers View post →
IberianCitizen
@IberianCitizen · X

"se han descubierto beneficios adicionales del ayuno además de la pérdida de peso. Entre otros están las mejoras en la regulación de la glucosa, la presión arterial y la frecuencia cardíaca, así como la pérdida de grasa abdominal" https://t.co/3pl9Ndx8gK https://t.co/dKV6aG4Nt8

Aug 3, 2020 · 26 likes · 3 shares · 12,934 followers View post →
MDB
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Here are some of the main studies: 1. https://t.co/DOwqnMxI3T 2. https://t.co/efAYddqt3C 3. https://t.co/nJWjWaGbhe 4. https://t.co/JJUfJhC9G3 5. https://t.co/dTZFcuAxBB 6. https://t.co/rzjIdR0UZS https://t.co/IUJh5N3tT9

Dec 1, 2023 · 21 likes · 4 shares · 26,307 followers View post →
Sarah Rice
@sarah4info · X

Unravelling the health effects of #fasting: a long road from obesity treatment to healthy life span increase & improved cognition Review Interesting commentary on long-term fasting - specialised setting #TRF & #IF feasible - studies reflect benefit https://t.co/E2Ty6AfpaI

Jun 12, 2020 · 6 likes · 1 share · 912 followers View post →
Daniel Berglind, PhD
@DanielBerglind · X

Review: health effects of fasting: https://t.co/SWpWnJWfN1

Jun 13, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 7,682 followers View post →

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Rajanikanta kabi
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RT @sayajiraogaikwa: Fasting induced #Autophagy and other benefits. •cell repair. •Increased life and health span. •Improved cognition due…

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RT @sayajiraogaikwa: Fasting induced #Autophagy and other benefits. •cell repair. •Increased life and health span. •Improved cognition due…

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Richard volks
@jeeththomas80 · X

RT @sayajiraogaikwa: Fasting induced #Autophagy and other benefits. •cell repair. •Increased life and health span. •Improved cognition due…

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Sachin Chiplunkar
@being_sach_in · X

RT @sayajiraogaikwa: Fasting induced #Autophagy and other benefits. •cell repair. •Increased life and health span. •Improved cognition due…

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RT @sayajiraogaikwa: Fasting induced #Autophagy and other benefits. •cell repair. •Increased life and health span. •Improved cognition due…

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Nikkkhil
@Tweetz_Nikhil · X

RT @sayajiraogaikwa: Fasting induced #Autophagy and other benefits. •cell repair. •Increased life and health span. •Improved cognition due…

Oct 9, 2024 · 7 shares · 149 followers View post →
Dr.Sayajirao Gaikwad
@DietDrsayajirao · X

Fasting induced #Autophagy and other benefits. •cell repair. •Increased life and health span. •Improved cognition due to use of ketone bodies as fuel for brain energy. •Decrease in cardiovascular risk. •Obesity management. https://t.co/KTfUcUhcNY https://t.co/FQ9gr7V7vV

Oct 8, 2024 · 43 likes · 7 shares · 36,265 followers View post →
Dr.Sayajirao Gaikwad
@DietDrsayajirao · X

Fasting induced #Autophagy benefits. #Fasting awareness. https://t.co/KTfUcUhKDw https://t.co/ZXPuBTbnlN https://t.co/b96RBnWeWx

Oct 8, 2024 · 3 likes · 36,265 followers View post →
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RT @MDBitcoin: Here are some of the main studies: 1. https://t.co/DOwqnMxI3T 2. https://t.co/efAYddqt3C 3. https://t.co/nJWjWaGbhe 4. h…

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RT @MDBitcoin: Here are some of the main studies: 1. https://t.co/DOwqnMxI3T 2. https://t.co/efAYddqt3C 3. https://t.co/nJWjWaGbhe 4. h…

Dec 1, 2023 · 4 shares · 8,496 followers View post →
Ben
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RT @MDBitcoin: Here are some of the main studies: 1. https://t.co/DOwqnMxI3T 2. https://t.co/efAYddqt3C 3. https://t.co/nJWjWaGbhe 4. h…

Dec 1, 2023 · 4 shares · 18 followers View post →
MDB
@MDBitcoin · X

Here are some of the main studies: 1. https://t.co/DOwqnMxI3T 2. https://t.co/efAYddqt3C 3. https://t.co/nJWjWaGbhe 4. https://t.co/JJUfJhC9G3 5. https://t.co/dTZFcuAxBB 6. https://t.co/rzjIdR0UZS https://t.co/IUJh5N3tT9

Dec 1, 2023 · 21 likes · 4 shares · 26,307 followers View post →
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@AvonandsomerRob 'Clinical studies have clearly indicated that modulating diet & meal frequency, as well as application of fasting patterns, e.g. intermittent fasting, periodic fasting, or long-term fasting are part of a new lifestyle approach leading to increased life.. https://t.co/lSHicCkx2D

Jul 30, 2023 · 1 like · 1,131 followers View post →
johnny v5
@generativist · X

@designheretic 10.1080/07853890.2020.1770849

Jul 19, 2023 · 1 like · 18,960 followers View post →
Dr. Robin J. Malloy
@dr_robinmalloy · X

Representationof signalling pathways modulated fasting https://t.co/gRwcmGAt3q #Epigenetics #microrna #neuroscience #MedTwitter #ImmuneSystem #Nutrition #pregnancy #microbiota https://t.co/WSpUiRVkRH

Jul 8, 2023 · 198 followers View post →
Dr. Matt Chalmers
@DrChalmers0177 · X

@ZubyMusic There is no way that a lack of food would lead to inflammation of the stomach and gut. IF helps so many biological processes. https://t.co/nMM30x7hiq

May 23, 2023 · 1 like · 7,089 followers View post →
Carnivore is Vegan
@CarnivoreIs · X

@VVerboseV @JEverettLearned Multiple times a year, fasts up to 21 days each are safe. Why wouldn't we slip into a coma if we require energy from exogenous carbs? https://t.co/lYSZeEjlvs

Mar 25, 2023 · 3,704 followers View post →
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@uniquesanandan · X

Health Benefits of Fasting- Unravelling the health effects of fasting: a long road from obesity treatment to healthy life span increase and improved cognition - PMC https://t.co/Gz0kTcUwQA

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Feb 18, 2023 · 108 followers View post →
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Oct 26, 2022 · 101 followers View post →
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Oct 2, 2022 · 1 like · 263 followers View post →
oxurian
@oxurian · X

@LeGrandPan C'est bon j'ai trouvé : Pour ceux que ça interesse https://t.co/v0hSjLFRCQ

Sep 15, 2022 · 3 likes · 8 followers View post →
Woody Nist
@Woodynist · X

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Sep 6, 2022 · 1 like · 1,309 followers View post →
SpeedyX
@SpeedyX04005298 · X

@Kraft_Sinner665 @bodyfastapp It is, here are some papers about it https://t.co/O6e4WwNl93 https://t.co/T3ojqFYmLw

Jul 3, 2022 · 2 likes · 47 followers View post →
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@decktech1047 · X

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Elizabeth Roberts
@docrobertsdiet · X

An interesting review of the effects of #fasting on various aspects of #health.

May 10, 2022 · 1 like · 321 followers View post →
itgirIdiary
@itgirIdiary · X

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Sep 1, 2021 · 2 likes · 104 followers View post →
Tom
@longevitycourse · X

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IberianCitizen
@IberianCitizen · X

Mas de ayuno y PA https://t.co/hLSsLNUMJy https://t.co/3pl9Ndx8gK https://t.co/1YRHuCsv3D

Dec 2, 2020 · 2 likes · 12,934 followers View post →
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@RMCTrainer · X

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@Mtrena_ · X

RT @IberianCitizen: "se han descubierto beneficios adicionales del ayuno además de la pérdida de peso. Entre otros están las mejoras en la…

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@zyo73 · X

RT @IberianCitizen: "se han descubierto beneficios adicionales del ayuno además de la pérdida de peso. Entre otros están las mejoras en la…

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IberianCitizen
@IberianCitizen · X

"se han descubierto beneficios adicionales del ayuno además de la pérdida de peso. Entre otros están las mejoras en la regulación de la glucosa, la presión arterial y la frecuencia cardíaca, así como la pérdida de grasa abdominal" https://t.co/3pl9Ndx8gK https://t.co/dKV6aG4Nt8

Aug 3, 2020 · 26 likes · 3 shares · 12,934 followers View post →
alephh
@alephh · X

Health effects of fasting (2020 review) • Biochemical changes: glucose to ketone switch, ketones used for brain energy➡️improved cognition • Increases healthy lifespan, defenses vs oxidative/metabolic stress • Several 5-21 day fasts can be done per year https://t.co/IQO6sfUVXv

Jun 25, 2020 · 388 followers View post →
BHMA
@BritishHolistic · X

RT @gerdosi: A new review of “the health effects of fasting: a long road from obesity treatment to healthy life span increase and improved…

Jun 19, 2020 · 7 shares · 1,383 followers View post →
Eve Beavers
@espacetimeCO · X

@MichaelMindrum DR. Mindrum: Please take a few minutes to read this. it explains some of how the body uses fiber during fasting. @gerdosi posted this week & I just read it & realized...OMG! @drjasonfung https://t.co/mPown1Q1fj

Jun 19, 2020 · 3 likes · 897 followers View post →
Eve Beavers
@espacetimeCO · X

RT @gerdosi: A new review of “the health effects of fasting: a long road from obesity treatment to healthy life span increase and improved…

Jun 18, 2020 · 7 shares · 897 followers View post →
Frederic Danel
@Frederic_Danel · X

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Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

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Jun 17, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 743 followers View post →
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MadPharmacist
@DarthPharmacist · X

RT @gerdosi: A new review of “the health effects of fasting: a long road from obesity treatment to healthy life span increase and improved…

Jun 17, 2020 · 7 shares · 617 followers View post →
Gabor Erdosi
@gerdosi · X

A new review of “the health effects of fasting: a long road from obesity treatment to healthy life span increase and improved cognition” https://t.co/uIEZtXodKQ

Jun 17, 2020 · 43 likes · 7 shares · 25,912 followers View post →
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@Cristin13422910 · X

Buenísima lectura

Jun 14, 2020 · 2 followers View post →
Friedrich Jassil PhD RD AFHEA
@FriedrichJassil · X

RT @DanielBerglind: Review: health effects of fasting: https://t.co/SWpWnJWfN1

Jun 13, 2020 · 1 share · 254 followers View post →
Daniel Berglind, PhD
@DanielBerglind · X

Review: health effects of fasting: https://t.co/SWpWnJWfN1

Jun 13, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 7,682 followers View post →
Shashi Iyengar | Accredited Metabolic Health Coach
@shashiiyengar · X

RT @sarah4info: Unravelling the health effects of #fasting: a long road from obesity treatment to healthy life span increase & improved cog…

Jun 12, 2020 · 1 share · 28,845 followers View post →
Sarah Rice
@sarah4info · X

Unravelling the health effects of #fasting: a long road from obesity treatment to healthy life span increase & improved cognition Review Interesting commentary on long-term fasting - specialised setting #TRF & #IF feasible - studies reflect benefit https://t.co/E2Ty6AfpaI

Jun 12, 2020 · 6 likes · 1 share · 912 followers View post →