
ZOE Science & Nutrition
Could fasting extend your lifespan? | Dr. Valter Longo and Prof. Tim Spector
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23 Jan 2025 · 58 min
Metabolism & fasting
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How old are you? A better question might be: how old do you feel? While your birthday says one thing, your biological age—the health of your cells—might tell a very different story. And here’s the best part: unlike your chronological age, your biological age can go down. But how? For years, fasting has been celebrated as a key to longevity. Yet the challenge of skipping meals is enough to make most of us shy away. What if you could trick your body into reaping the rewards of fasting—without star