22/01/2026
We use fasting in some of our health programs because it can be incredibly powerful for the right person, at the right time. Potential benefits can include supporting metabolic flexibility, cellular repair and autophagy, reducing inflammation, improving mitochondrial efficiency, supporting brain health, and giving the digestive system a rest.
That said, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Certain immune types (such as TH2 dominance) may need nourishment, regulation, and stability before any form of restriction is introduced.
That’s why understanding your body, your immune type, and your terrain before making big changes matters.
If you’re unsure what’s right for you, this is something we help guide people through.
Personalised healing will always outperform one-size-fits-all health advice ✨
A new study shows that fasting causes changes in the brain areas that regulate appetite and addiction.
At the same time, tests of stool samples and blood show changes in the gut bacteria, especially with types called Coprococcus comes and Eubacterium hallii.
The research was published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology.
The team emphasizes that, not only did the participants lose weight, averaging 7.6 kilograms (16.8 pounds), but there were also noticeable changes in the composition of their gut bacteria, and additional changes in brain regions.
These changes were linked to less activity in a part of the brain called the left inferior frontal orbital gyrus, which helps control food intake. During intermittent fasting, certain beneficial gut bacteria may become more prevalent, producing compounds that influence brain activity related to food intake and impulse control.
This suggests a complex, bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain, where altering the gut environment through fasting can lead to changes in brain function, potentially affecting eating behaviors and decision-making processes related to diet. Intermittent fasting offers multiple benefits, including weight loss, improved metabolic health, enhanced brain function, and potential longevity, by altering eating patterns to incorporate regular periods of fasting
Learn more: https://www.frontiersin.org/news/2023/12/20/frontiers-cellular-infection-microbiology-weight-loss-changes-microbiome-brain-coupled