Article on Longo's fast-mimicking diet

(Loren Grant) #1

Interesting discussion paper on fasting or the ‘mimicking fasting’ diet and its potential for ‘turning back the clock’

Is HCG Just Fasting?
(Tom Seest) #2

I think Protein Sparing Modified Fasts are a great thing, and can provide many benefits for people. I also think water fasts, intermittent fasts, alternate day fasts, Fat Fasts, egg fasts, etc. all provide benefits.

I have observed that many people that favor Protein Sparing Modified Fasts (PSMF) discount Fat Fasts, or any other form of fast where nutrients are taken in, which I find ironic.

(John) #3

Many places I go lose their mind if you even imply that consuming any calories whatsoever is a fast. I posted the definition and got blasted! Don’t let the truth get in the way of your beliefs.

(Tom Seest) #4

Yes. The “Fasting Police” don’t like me either.

(Nithiyan Thiruudaian) #5

Just heard the recent 2KD episode with Dr Gerber. In this episode he mentions the PSMF and says it works. I have always heard even in Keto circles that protein without fat in the diet is really dangerous.

I have a BMI of 32 and was interested in trying this out, in some respects this may be similar to the steak challenge diet that @Brenda and @Donna. I wonder what to make of it and is it a safe trial?

#6

The rest of the equation was… he said it works for people who do not have a high insulin response. There are roughly 20% of obese people who are metabolically healthy and this would be a direction to try it you know you don’t have a problem. Also, just being thinner does not mean your adioose tissue is healthy and you may still have high insulin.

[There are several versions of PSMF out there. I’d start with the one that recommends a protein level that will allow you to remain in ketosis.]

(Madge Boldt) #7

Here is Mark Sisson’s take on the Fasting Mimicking Diet. Does the Fasting Mimicking Diet Live Up to the Hype?
I’m not willing to try that fast-mimic myself. Too high in carbs!