Here is how
fasting can help in the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases such as
Alzheimer's, Huntington's and Parkinson's disease, according to scientists. (Photo : Credit: Joe Raedle / Staff)
Previous studies have shown how fasting can be
beneficial to one's health because of the way that it cleanses your body and
increases metabolism. New research suggests that you can actually maximize your
brain function by fasting. It is also very helpful for people who are at risk
of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
According to the Scientists
at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, your brain grows stronger and more
resistant to neurodegenerative disease through fasting. It offer many helpful benefits to
your brain by enhancing your focus and concentration.
Fasting can be done in
many different methods. For some they make sure there's no food intake for at
least 6 to 12 hours. Some follow a low calorie diet from 24 hours for a few
days.
While fasting
may not be 100 percent recommended by a health expert, if it is done under the
guidance of a trusted physician, it can work wonders when it comes to boosting
your physical and mental health.
These new
findings about the health benefits of fasting to your brain's health were
published in the Journal Neuron.
In one of the
studies, the researchers have tested this theory in fruit fly larvae where they
found out that when there is scarcity of nutrients, the brain recharges or
reboots itself as a way to conserve energy.
"Perhaps
it's a good thing that when nutrients are unavailable, an organism reduces
neurotransmitter release and thus saves a good proportion of its overall energy
expenditure," Dr. Pejmun Haghighi, a professor at the Buck Institute and
the study's lead author, said in a statement.
According to the
researchers, these results can be linked to the prevention of neurodegenerative
diseases such as Alzheimer's, Huntington's and Parkinson's disease although
more studies on humans will be needed.
http://www.universityherald.com/articles/53987/20161208/fasting-improves-brain-function-according-science.htm
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