Time-restricted eating such as fasting strengthens the body\u2019s immune system, which provides a first line of defense against the novel coronavirus, a medical expert said Monday.<\/p>\n
Dr. Yusuf Uzun, an internal medicine and gastroenterologist specialist, told Anadolu Agency that having a strong immune system is the most important protective factor against COVID-19 apart from measures such as wearing a mask, washing one\u2019s hands and practicing social distancing.<\/p>\n
Uzun underlined that hunger triggers autophagy or “protective cell care” in healthy people who do not have any additional diseases that preclude fasting.<\/p>\n
Autophagy is the body\u2019s way of cleaning out damaged cells in order to regenerate newer, healthier ones.<\/p>\n
Japanese scientist Yoshinori Ohsumi was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for uncovering the key mechanisms of autophagy.<\/p>\n
Ohsumi \u201chas shown that time-restricted eating has an effect on cell renewal and slowing aging in the body. Therefore, at the end of a 10-15 hour period of hunger because of fasting, the immune system cells regain a stronger, vital physiological balance and rejuvenate by refreshing and show a more resistant and protective effect against cancer and infections,\u201d Uzun said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlthough further studies are needed on this subject, it has been understood that the cells in the body are rejuvenated by renewing and strengthened in intraday hunger because of fasting.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also underlined the importance of regular sleep and a balanced diet in order to strengthen the immune system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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