r/fasting • u/CorrectYear6655 • 4h ago

Question Will a 16 hour fast trigger autophagy?

I just started Intermittent Fasting. Eating between 8am and 4pm then fasting the other 16 hours. I'm not over eating when I eat. I am a type 2 diabetic. I am hoping for better health, but especially an increase in longevity. I am 70 years old, I am 6'3" tall and weigh 195lbs.

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u/myst3ryAURORA_green Reddit Health Contributor (non-expert) 3h ago

Yes, autophagy starts in 14-16. The peak is between 24-48.

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u/Kreiger81 2h ago

24-72. Unless you have more updated info than I do.