https://andards.com/tags/valter-longo/ Recent content in valter-longo on AndArds Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:22:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/my-5-day-experience-with-valter-longos-prolon-fasting-mimicking-diet/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:22:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/my-5-day-experience-with-valter-longos-prolon-fasting-mimicking-diet/ The ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a pre-packaged, plant-based meal program designed to provide the body with specific nutrients while keeping it in a fasting state. Developed by Dr. Valter Longo, a gerontologist and director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California, the program aims to trigger cellular rejuvenation processes, such as autophagy, without requiring complete abstinence from food. https://andards.com/posts/the-big-10-whos-who-in-the-core-longevity-science-movement/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:10:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/the-big-10-whos-who-in-the-core-longevity-science-movement/ The quest to understand and influence human aging has moved from science fiction to the forefront of biological research. Today, a dedicated group of scientists is unraveling the complex mechanisms of aging, seeking ways to extend not just lifespan, but “healthspan” – the period of life spent in good health. https://andards.com/posts/my-experience-with-valter-longos-fasting-mimicking-diet-prolon-review/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:32:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/my-experience-with-valter-longos-fasting-mimicking-diet-prolon-review/ The concept of a “fasting mimicking diet” (FMD) might sound contradictory: how can you fast if you’re eating? This was precisely my initial thought when I first encountered Dr. Valter Longo’s work and, specifically, the ProLon program. https://andards.com/posts/water-fasting-vs.-fasting-mimicking-diet-which-is-safer-for-longevity/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:50:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/water-fasting-vs.-fasting-mimicking-diet-which-is-safer-for-longevity/ The pursuit of longevity often involves exploring various dietary interventions, with fasting methods gaining significant attention. Among these, water fasting and the fasting mimicking diet (FMD) stand out as popular approaches. Both aim to trigger beneficial cellular processes associated with extended lifespan and improved health markers, but they do so through distinct mechanisms. https://andards.com/posts/the-role-of-igf-1-in-aging-why-valter-longo-wants-you-to-lower-it/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:28:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/the-role-of-igf-1-in-aging-why-valter-longo-wants-you-to-lower-it/ Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) is a hormone that plays a crucial role in growth and development from childhood through adulthood. However, its continued presence at high levels later in life has become a focal point in the study of aging and longevity. https://andards.com/posts/can-fasting-reset-the-immune-system-valter-longos-research-explained/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:18:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/can-fasting-reset-the-immune-system-valter-longos-research-explained/ The idea of “resetting” the immune system through fasting has gained significant attention, largely driven by the work of Dr. Valter Longo and his colleagues. At its core, this concept suggests that periods of controlled caloric restriction, particularly prolonged fasting, can induce a process of immune system regeneration. https://andards.com/posts/valter-longos-longevity-diet-vs.-the-fasting-mimicking-diet-whats-the-difference/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:03:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/valter-longos-longevity-diet-vs.-the-fasting-mimicking-diet-whats-the-difference/ When exploring the landscape of dietary approaches aimed at enhancing health and extending lifespan, two terms frequently surface: Valter Longo’s Longevity Diet and the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD). While both concepts are deeply intertwined with the research of Dr. https://andards.com/posts/valter-longo-vs.-mark-hyman-on-diet-plant-based-vs.-pegan-for-longevity/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:16:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/valter-longo-vs.-mark-hyman-on-diet-plant-based-vs.-pegan-for-longevity/ The pursuit of a longer, healthier life often leads to divergent paths in dietary philosophy. Among the most influential voices in the longevity space are Dr. Valter Longo and Dr. Mark Hyman, each advocating for distinct, yet sometimes overlapping, approaches to eating.