Trying the fasting-mimicking diet with patients

Despite its health benefits, fasting can be difficult for even the most determined and health-conscious among us. Serious calorie restriction from fasting isn’t recommended for extended periods. As the body uses up the last of its glucose during fasting, it searches for energy in the form of glycogen, amino acids, and glycerin to help maintain blood glucose levels. Fasting can lead to a significant loss of muscle mass over just a few days when the glycogen and amino acids stored in the muscles…