Unlocking the Benefits of Fasting : A Review of Its Impact on Various Biological Systems and Human Health

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Fasting has gained significant attention in recent years for its potential health benefits in various body systems. This review aims to comprehensively examine the effects of fasting on human health, specifically focusing on its impact on different body's physiological systems. The cardiovascular system plays a vital role in maintaining overall health, and fasting has shown promising effects in improving cardiovascular health markers such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Additionally, fasting has been suggested to enhance insulin sensitivity, promote weight loss, and improve metabolic health, thus offering potential benefits to individuals with diabetes and metabolic disorders. Furthermore, fasting can boost immune function, reduce inflammation, enhance autophagy, and support the body's defense against infections, cancer, and autoimmune diseases. Fasting has also demonstrated a positive effect on the brain and nervous system. It has been associated with neuroprotective properties, improving cognitive function, and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, besides the ability of increasing the lifespan. Hence, understanding the potential advantages of fasting can provide valuable insights for individuals and healthcare professionals alike in promoting health and wellbeing. The data presented here may have significant implications for the development of therapeutic approaches and interventions using fasting as a potential preventive and therapeutic strategy.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2023

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Current medicinal chemistry - (2023) vom: 24. Nov.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Mackieh, Rawan [VerfasserIn]
Al-Bakkar, Nadia [VerfasserIn]
Kfoury, Milena [VerfasserIn]
Okdeh, Nathalie [VerfasserIn]
Pietra, Hervé [VerfasserIn]
Roufayel, Rabih [VerfasserIn]
Legros, Christian [VerfasserIn]
Fajloun, Ziad [VerfasserIn]
Sabatier, Jean-Marc [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Autophagy
COVID-19.
Cancer
Cardiovascular system
Diabetes
Fasting
Immune system
Journal Article
Nervous system
Obesity
Renin-angiotensin system

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Date Revised 29.11.2023

published: Print-Electronic

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doi:

10.2174/0109298673275492231121062033

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NLM365093564