🧠 Why I’m Fasting 72 Hours When insulin drops, AMPK activates → autophagy kicks in → damaged cells die off → mitochondria rebuild stronger. Apoptosis is the body’s natural defense against cancer and neurodegeneration. This is metabolic spring cleaning. 📚 Studies: • Mizushima et al., Nature, 2020 – Fasting-induced autophagy removes defective mitochondria. • Madeo et al., Cell Metabolism, 2019 – Prolonged fasting promotes apoptosis in abnormal cells. • Longo & Panda, Science, 2016 – 48–72 hr fas

Japanese scientist Yoshinori Ohsumi won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering autophagy, the body’s way of cleaning and renewing itself. When cells lack nutrients, they break down and recycle damaged parts to create energy and stay healthy. His research showed that this natural process helps prevent diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s while supporting longevity and healing through balance and renewal. | Zari the bosslady