Metabolic health is not about restriction.
It’s about restoring the body’s ability to respond intelligently.
Hello Capilli Eternal Community,
Metabolism is more than calories in and calories out.
It’s about how efficiently your body manages energy.
Fasting is proving to be one of the most effective tools for restoring metabolic flexibility, your body’s ability to shift between fuel sources, regulate blood sugar, and keep inflammation in check.
The Problem with Modern Metabolism
Chronic overconsumption of food, especially ultra-processed carbs, keeps the body in a constant fed state.
Over time, this can lead to:
Insulin resistance
Elevated blood sugar
Visceral fat accumulation
Systemic inflammation
Eventually, this pattern increases the risk of conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
What Fasting Does to Metabolism
When you fast, insulin levels drop. This allows your body to:
Tap into stored fat for energy
Improve glucose sensitivity
Lower inflammation markers like CRP
Reduce triglycerides and stabilize cholesterol
Activate metabolic repair mechanisms
Studies show that fasting can reverse early signs of metabolic dysfunction and even help manage or reverse type 2 diabetes.
How Insulin Sensitivity Improves
Fasting gives your cells a break from the constant insulin signaling triggered by frequent meals and snacks.
As insulin levels remain low, receptors on your cells reset and become more responsive.
This means your body can do more with less, lower insulin, better glucose uptake, and reduced fat storage.
Fasting and Type 2 Diabetes
In clinical practice, time-restricted eating and extended fasting have been shown to:
Reduce or eliminate the need for insulin in some patients
Lower HbA1c levels
Restore fasting glucose to healthy ranges
Promote weight loss without muscle loss
This has led some researchers to explore fasting as a first-line intervention in metabolic disease, not just an adjunct.
How Long and How Often?
16:8 or 18:6 daily fasting supports insulin sensitivity and fat-burning
24–36 hour fasts once or twice weekly can deepen metabolic effects
3-day fasts show potential for blood sugar reset in certain patients.
Consistency matters more than duration.
Even small windows of fasting create long-term improvements when done regularly.
🔍 Expand Your Knowledge
📖 Scientific Article
Effects of intermittent fasting on health, aging, and disease
A broad review of how fasting influences metabolic regulation and chronic disease pathways.
🎥 Watch This
Dr. Jason Fung on Fasting and Type 2 Diabetes
What’s Next?
Next, we’ll explore the impact of fasting on inflammation and immune regulation, and how it influences everything from joint pain to autoimmune disorders to long-term vitality.
To your health and vitality,
The Capilli Eternal Team
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Disclaimer:
This newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen.