Valter Longo, PhD, one of the world’s preeminent fasting and longevity experts, says constantly taking fuel on board accelerates aging and growth of neoplasms (aka cancers). He provides an even more compelling prospective: periodic starvation helps the body clean house (i.e., eat weak and aberrant cells) in the same way sleep helps clean the brain at night. He also discusses how too much dietary protein—the macronutrient that purportedly prevents our muscles from shriveling up—can accelerate growth and aging. The Longevity Diet Book: http://amzn.to/2CPrWPd This episode is brought to you by: ➢ Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health conscious people like weightlifters, cyclist, keto dieters and vegetarians get lower rates on their life insurance. ➢ Get a Free Quote: http://healthiq.com/HIH Somnifix.com, the world’s only hypoallergenic mouth tape, developed by Harvard Scientists. ➢ https://www.somnifix.com -----------------------------------------Lets Connect-------------------------------------- ➢ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeMutzelMS ➢ Listen to the Audio in iTunes: http://highintensityhealth.com/itunes ➢ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/metabolic_mike --------------------------------------Key Takeaways---------------------------------- 06:18 Ageing and age-related chronic diseases can be regulated through genetic intervention or with nutritional interventions. Nutrients control the genes, which control the protection and the rejuvenation of the cell. 08:40 Starvation has a much greater and faster impact than temporary caloric restriction. Once eating has resumed, you are fueled and begin rebuilding. Weaker cells are consumed during a fasting mimicry diet. By eating all the time we have eliminated this important tool. 15:46 Excess protein is damaging to those of us under the age of 65, increasing rates of cancer and overall mortality. 19:29 Proteins control growth factor/growth hormone which controls IGF-1, which also controls mTOR. Carbohydrates control pKa. Together they accelerate ageing and inhibit regeneration. 20:51 Athletes need to have enough protein in the regeneration refeed. Having too much protein impedes muscle formation and blocks stem cells. 24:59 Just adhering to the Fasting Mimicry Diet 5 days out of 30 is enough to have a significant drop in IGF-1, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, fasting glucose, and inflammation. 28:06 If you fast over 12 hours every day, you have a two-fold increase in the risk of needing to have your gallbladder removed. Data indicates that skipping breakfast is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and increased overall mortality. 37:46 Fasting Mimicry Diet is the result of years of researching the connection of each component of food and the genes that regulate ageing and regeneration. 40:45 Dr. Longo’s Morning Routine: He drinks a mix of black tea and green tea with a whole lemon and preserved fruit. He rides stationary bike and breaks his fast after exercise. 44:04 Dr. Longo’s Desert Island Nutrient: He would bring garbanzo beans for their nutrition and taste. Around the world, locations with record longevity have one commonality is the high consumption of beans. 47:52 Dr. Longo’s Elevator Pitch: Implement The Fasting Mimicry Diet through the population.