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Regular fasting restores the immune system
Scientists from the University of Southern California published an unexpected study. It turned out that regular, but strictly limited periods of fasting can reboot the immune system. But there is one rule that can not be broken: the refusal of food should last more than 4 days.
Scientists also noted that fasting can be useful for people with weakened immune systems, for example, for cancer patients. In addition, a temporary refusal of food can neutralize the side effects of chemotherapy. During fasting, stem cells that are in the body begin to produce leukocytes, while completely regenerating the immune system. This is due to the fact that in conditions of hunger, the body tries to retain the maximum amount of energy. A side effect of this process is getting rid of weak, old or damaged immune cells. What is remarkable, previously sick people were categorically forbidden to starve, but now this has changed. In addition to cancer patients, scientists recommend fasting and the elderly.
Source: estet-portal.com
Scientists also noted that fasting can be useful for people with weakened immune systems, for example, for cancer patients. In addition, a temporary refusal of food can neutralize the side effects of chemotherapy. During fasting, stem cells that are in the body begin to produce leukocytes, while completely regenerating the immune system. This is due to the fact that in conditions of hunger, the body tries to retain the maximum amount of energy. A side effect of this process is getting rid of weak, old or damaged immune cells. What is remarkable, previously sick people were categorically forbidden to starve, but now this has changed. In addition to cancer patients, scientists recommend fasting and the elderly.
Source: estet-portal.com
