Autophagy – what is it? The key to longevity

Autophagy is gaining growing interest among consumers. It’s a natural process crucial for maintaining internal balance (homeostasis). This cellular cleanup helps enhance performance and regeneration of cells and may extend life expectancy. The process can be triggered or suppressed by various factors. Autophagy – when does it start working? Is 16 hours enough to activate autophagy? What should you eat to support it? Is fasting helpful for autophagy?

Natalia Goździak

Master of dietetics, specialist in dietoprophylaxis and dietotherapy

Copywriter - dietitian. She completed her bachelor's degree in sports dietetics at the Academy of Physical Education in Poznań, while her master's degree in dietoprophylaxis and dietotherapy - at the UP in Poznań. She treats the principles of healthy eating primarily as valuable tips, not rigorous regulations, that must be strictly followed. Privately, she is passionate about photography, which cannot imagine life without books.