# 94. Fasting After 40: How ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet Helps Reduce Fat & Trigger Autophagy with Melanie Murphy Richter

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Podcast: [Functional Moms Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/functional-moms-podcast-6372285)
Published: 2026-03-03T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Fasting for women over 40 can feel confusing. You want to lose belly fat, improve metabolic health, and reduce inflammation, but you’ve heard fasting can damage hormones or cause muscle loss. So is fasting safe after 40? In this episode, we break down how to fast without destroying your hormones or losing muscle mass. We talk about intermittent fasting vs prolonged fasting, how autophagy works, and why women in perimenopause and menopause need a different approach. Our guest, Melanie Murphy Richter, is a registered dietitian, longevity expert, and Director of Communications at Prolon. She explains the science behind the Prolon 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet and how it helps reduce visceral fat while preserving lean muscle. If you’re struggling with stubborn weight gain, hormone shifts, low energy, or inflammation this episode is for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Is fasting safe for women over 40? • How to protect muscle while fasting • How fasting affects hormones and metabolism • The difference between intermittent fasting and prolonged fasting • How to trigger autophagy safely • How Prolon supports fat loss without muscle loss • Why visceral fat is dangerous after 40 • How fasting may improve skin, inflammation, and longevity If you’ve ever wondered why fat loss feels harder after 40 — this conversation explains what’s really happening inside your body. ORDER YOUR PROLON KIT HERE-DISCOUNT (Functional Moms link): https://prolonlife.com/FM Connect with Melanie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthnmellness/ Prolon: https://www.instagram.com/prolon/ Shop the Functional Moms supplement store (25% off) : https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-moms Here are some related podcast episodes : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50l2D0kuLnY https://www.youtube.co…

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