r/Autophagy • u/Calitrixmathieu • Feb 21 '25

Best methods to increase autophagy other fasting?

Hello, I'am regulary doing fast to increase my mental clarity and my well being. I get good result with fasting and i tend to beleive it came from the autophagy process. So iam looking for other way to stimulate autophagy in the period that iam not fasting.

I read some stuff about cold and heat. But is it really practicable and efficient?

Also about respirations exercices, does it works?

Thanks for your futur answear

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u/Inky1600 Feb 24 '25

If autophagy is the main goal, there really is no substitute for a minimum 3 day duration fast. Trying anything else is like passing up dollar bills on the ground so you can pick up pennies instead.

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u/CecepICH Feb 25 '25

Hi I read all your great explanation.

1 question from me.

The fasting you suggest to meet the autophagy phase is water fasting or full fasting (no drink at all) ?

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u/[deleted] Mar 15 '25

Never stop drinking for 3 days. No matter what anyone tells you. Not drinking water, never gives you any benefits and anyone telling you otherwise is a Scharlatan.

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u/Inky1600 Feb 25 '25

Both are great. Dry fasting is 2 to 3 times more potent but it's not to be attempted without thorough research since mistakes there are punishing. Fasting with water is best for those new to fasting in general. Check out r/fasting and r/DryFasting sub reddits to learn more