THE SCIENCE OF FASTING

Nature equipped us all to perform, often at our peak, during periods without food. Predators in the wild hunt most effectively on an empty stomach, their senses heightened and instincts sharpened. Humans throughout history, such as warriors, philosophers and entrepreneurs, discovered and used this same powerful mechanism

HOW FASTING WORKS

When food is scarce, our our bodies and minds don’t shut down: they level up. From enhanced mental clarity to improved body composition or even cellular repair, fasting triggers powerful changes. Let's explore how this process works, and how FAST enhances it.

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fat loss & METABOLIC OPTIMIZATION

After depleting glucose stores, your body starts using fat as its primary fuel source. Fasting improves fat burning while preserving muscle mass through increased growth hormone production ⁽¹⁾

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cognitive enhancement

Studies show fasting significantly impacts cognitive function. It boosts brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and enhances neuroplasticity, leading to improved focus and mental clarity ⁽²⁾ ⁽³⁾. Many high-achievers report their most productive hours during their fasting windows, particularly in the morning before breaking their fast.

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Cellular Repair & Longevity

During fasting, your body activates its natural cleaning mechanism: autophagy. The body clears out damaged or dysfunctional cells during this process, reducing inflammation and slowing down aging. Studies suggest fasting can help create an anti-cancer environment in the body and extend lifespan by promoting healthier and more efficient cells as well as DNA repair ⁽⁴⁾ ⁽⁵⁾.

FASTING BY THE NUMBERS

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Weight loss during an 8 weeks fasting period ⁽⁶⁾
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increase in growth hormone production during fasting ⁽²⁾
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increase in BDNF levels during intermittent fasting ⁽⁷⁾
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increase in cancer-fighting proteins in the blood (based on 12 key regulatory proteins ranging from 9x to 160x increase during fasting) ⁽⁵⁾
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HOW FAST IMPROVES YOUR FASTING ROUTINE

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the mineral challenge

During fasting, your body depletes essential minerals through increased fluid loss. Without proper mineral replenishment, this can impact energy levels, mental clarity, and physical performance. While most attempt to solve this with water or diluted electrolyte drinks, research shows mineral concentration matters more than fluid volume. This is why FAST delivers highly concentrated minerals in optimal ratios, specifically designed for the demands of fasting

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Enhanced Energy and Focus

With FAST, you can maintain higher energy levels and mental sharpness throughout your fast. The combination of essential electrolytes and glycine supports cognitive function and helps you stay focused and productive.

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Glycine for fat loss & Muscle Preservation

Glycine is a key component of FAST. Studies show it plays a critical role in protecting lean muscle mass (27%) and increasing fat loss (14%). ⁽⁸⁾

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OPTIMIZED PORTABILITY

FAST delivers convenience without compromise. Single-serve sachets fit easily in your pocket or bag, requiring just 200-300ml of water. No more chugging down 1L of water, mixing multiple supplements or carrying bulky containers

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2. Karin Seidler, Michelle Barrow. Intermittent fasting and cognitive performance – Targeting BDNF as potential strategy to optimise brain health. Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology, Volume 65, 2022, 100971, ISSN 0091-3022

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5. Mindikoglu AL, et al. Intermittent fasting from dawn to sunset for 30 consecutive days is associated with anticancer proteomic signature and upregulates key regulatory proteins of glucose and lipid metabolism, circadian clock, DNA repair, cytoskeleton remodeling, immune system and cognitive function in healthy subjects. J Proteomics. 2020 Apr 15;217:103645. doi: 10.1016/j.jprot.2020.103645. Epub 2020 Jan 9. PMID: 31927066; PMCID: PMC7429999.

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6. Patterson RE, Sears DD. Metabolic Effects of Intermittent Fasting. Annual review of nutrition, August 2017, Vol. 37:371-393

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7. Walsh JJ, et al. Fasting and exercise differentially regulate BDNF mRNA expression in human skeletal muscle. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2015 Jan;40(1):96-8. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2014-0290. PMID: 25494871.

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8. Caldow MK, et al. Glycine supplementation during calorie restriction accelerates fat loss and protects against further muscle loss in obese mice. Clin Nutr. 2016 Oct;35(5):1118-26. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2015.08.013. Epub 2015 Sep 25. PMID: 26431812.

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