New way to slow down aging: 72 hours fasting

Aging is a common concern, which cannot be completely stopped, but efforts can be made to reduce its effects. While earlier fasting was linked to religious faith, now doctors are emphasizing its health benefits. A certified doctor from America experimented with 72-hour fasting, the results of which were shocking. He claims that after this experiment his biological age reduced.

Doctor reduced the lifespan of organs

Dr. Ravi K Gupta shared a video on Instagram, in which he told that he conducted an experiment to know whether fasting reduces age or not. First he got his biological age tested, in which the age of his kidneys, heart, liver and lungs was more than his actual age. After this, he fasted for 72 hours by drinking only water and got the same test done again. After fasting the age of their organs decreased.

Information found in the report

According to his report:

• Lungs age reduced by 4 years
• Liver age reduced by 1.5 years
• Heart age reduced by 2.6 years
• Kidney age reduced by 2.1 years
• Age of immune system reduced by 1.1 years

Start with one day a week

According to the doctor, one can reduce one’s biological age by 11 years by fasting for 72 hours three times a year. If fasting is not possible, a fast mimicking diet can be adopted. Start fasting from one day a week.

fasting for a week

Several studies have shown that eating fewer calories for 5 to 7 days, rather than simply avoiding food, may have health benefits. The fast mimicking diet is plant-based, with low amounts of proteins, carbohydrates and fats. On the first day you have to take slightly more calories than the other 4 days.

Guidelines for Fast Mimicking Diet

• first day: Eat 55% of your normal calories (34% carbohydrates, 10% protein, 56% fat).
• second to fifth day: Eat 35% of normal calories (47% carbs, 9% protein, 44% fat).

what can eat

• Fruits: Berries, apples, plums, cherries, oranges
• Fats: Olive Oil, Avocado, Nuts, Seeds
• Protein: Beans, pulses, peas
• Vegetables: Broccoli, carrots, asparagus, zucchini, green vegetables, tomatoes, onions
• Grains: Quinoa, Brown Rice, Barley, Whole Wheat
• Drink plenty of water.

what not to eat

• Ghee, butter, wine, egg, meat, fish, milk, curd, cheese, potato, white rice, pasta, sweets, cold drinks etc.

advantages

Research shows that it can reduce blood pressure, normalize blood sugar levels, improve stomach health and reduce inflammation.