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I tried the 5 day modified fast. Surprisingly easy.
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- Jason Fung
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- Sep 26, 2026
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- 848
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Summary
I’m sharing my personal experience with the fasting mimicking diet (FMD). I’ll break down how it works, the science behind it, and whether it’s worth trying.I’ve been talking about fasting since 2014, but one of the few researchers exploringfasting at the time was Dr. Longo in California. He discovered that fasting triggersbeneficial repair processes in the body, but fasting for five days can be tough. That’swhere the fasting mimicking diet comes in — it allows you to eat small amounts ofspecially designed foods while still keeping your body in a fasting state.�� What You’ll Learn in This Video:✅ How the fasting mimicking diet works and the science behind it✅ Why lowering nutrient sensors like insulin and mTOR matters for health✅ Health benefits shown in studies on weight loss, diabetes, cancer, and more✅ My personal experience – what worked, what didn’t, and how it felt✅ Pros: Structured, easier than water fasting, good taste, and convenient✅ Cons: It's pricey, but it replaces five days of mealsI’ve done water fasts before, and they’re not easy — especially on days 3 and 4. Butthe FMD made it much more manageable since you’re still eating a bit of food. Plus,it’s less stressful and more socially convenient when eating with family.I’ll also walk you through exactly what’s included in the FMD kit — from soups andbars to teas and vitamins — and share my thoughts on the taste and overallexperience.If you’re curious about fasting or looking for an easier way to experience the benefitsof fasting, this video is for you!�� Watch now and let me know your thoughts in the comments!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▶️ Timestamps/Chapters00:00 – Intro00:20 – Fasting Mimicking Diet01:27 – How can a 5 day fast be made easier?03:38 – Why Mimic Fasting? Why not just Fast?05:52 – Extended fast on…