fasting for longevity

Anti-disease and anti-aging technology you have at your fingertips - it is hardwired within you. You can turn these on with intention through fasting and reap huge longevity benefits. This week’s jolieLife Podcast is all about using short, doable fasting for longevity and prevention of disease.  
 
🎧  Listen here.
 
Also, you can print this out to re-read and refresh your understanding and create a personal program for yourself.
 
What does the body do when we fast?
1. Autophagy: Cellular Housekeeping.  Autophagy is the body’s internal cellular cleanup system: damaged proteins, dysfunctional cellular components, and cellular debris are broken down and recycled. This prevents disease and cognitive decline.
 
2. Reduced Inflammation & Oxidative Stress.  Fasting activates nutrient-sensing pathways connected to longevity, including sirtuins. Sirtuins, sometimes called “longevity genes,” activate DNA repair, lower inflammation, and improve mitochondrial health.
 
3. Human Growth Hormone & Muscle Preservation. During fasting, the body increases secretion of human growth hormone (HGH), which preserves and stimulates formation of lean muscle mass.
 
How much to do?
With fasting more is not better.  When we fast - we have to be aware of what our current stress levels are. High stress, over-exercising, under-eating, adrenal dysregulation has to be resolved before fasting - otherwise fasting can backfire by weakening your system.

• For women, I recommend you begin with an early dinner followed by  a 12-14 hour overnight fast as many nights as possible. 
• Men are different and tolerate longer or more aggressive fasting protocols due to differences in hormonal signaling and reproductive physiology. For men, you can begin with a 14-16 hour fast.  Yet, do be aware that chronic under-eating or excessive fasting can impair thyroid function, testosterone production, recovery, sleep, and muscle mass.

Can I eat and fast?
Yes, by carefully managing caloric and macronutrient balance like in the Deep Reset or a both/green juice cleanse you can experience a longer fast with food. The body receives a metabolic break while still supplying hydration, phytonutrients, electrolytes, minerals, and anti-inflammatory compounds.
How Often Should We Fast for Longevity?
Daily

• A 12–14 hour overnight fasting window
• Finishing food 2–4 hours before sleep

Weekly

• One lower-calorie or reset day - natural with jolieLife programs
• Or one broth/juice-supported fasting day

Seasonally

• A deeper 3-5 day reset or Deep Reset program several times yearly

Key take away: longevity is built through cycles of nourishment and repair; activation and restoration - use both to protect and preserve your vitality.