In this episode, Dr. Derrick Hines sits down with Renée Fitton, MS, RD, to explore the science behind fasting-mimicking diets and how short, structured fasting cycles can reset metabolism, reduce inflammation, and support long-term health.
They break down how fasting-mimicking protocols activate cellular repair processes like autophagy, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce visceral and liver fat, and support longevity without extreme restriction or muscle loss. The conversation also covers emerging research on diabetes reversal, inflammation reduction, and how fasting-mimicking diets may support cancer care and healthy aging.
This episode offers a clear, practical look at how using food strategically — not constantly — can help restore metabolic flexibility and improve overall health.
Topics Covered:
- How fasting-mimicking diets work at a cellular level
- Metabolic reset, insulin sensitivity, and inflammation reduction
- Visceral fat, liver health, and biological aging
- The role of fasting-mimicking diets in diabetes and longevity
- Emerging research on cancer support and immune resilience
- Why short, periodic fasting can be more effective than daily restriction
🎧 Tune in to learn how strategic nutrition can help reset the body, improve resilience, and support long-term health.
Links:
DERRICK
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@drderrick
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https://www.instagram.com/derrickbhines/
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@DrDerrick
RENEE
Website: https://prolonlife.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fittonnutrition
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneefitton/
