
A New Way to Hack Fasting’s Anti-Aging Pathways… without even Fasting!
Physionic
23 oct 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Clarify longevity data in gene signature studies
This particular study measured gene signatures related to longevity but did not make any actual longevity or survival measurements.
Utilize dietary fiber to mimic fasting benefits
The single nutrient that has been shown to mimic the longevity effects of fasting and calorie restriction is dietary fiber.
Consume high fiber for similar longevity benefits
In the study, the group consuming high fiber ate significantly more food than the fasting group but still achieved similar longevity gene signatures.
Increase fiber intake to reduce mortality risk
While this specific study was in animals, there is already overwhelming evidence from other human studies that high fiber consumption protects against mortality.
Mimic longevity gene signatures with a high-fiber diet
A high-fiber diet mimics the longevity-related gene signatures of fasting and calorie restriction, even though no calorie restriction or fasting is occurring.
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