[Antonia Katti]
A new study led by Greek and international scientists reveals that prolonged abstention from animal products – like during traditional Orthodox fasting – can trigger molecular changes in the body that promote better health and longevity, and biological reset.
The FastBio study, funded by the European Research Council and published in npj Metabolic Health and Disease, analyzed biological samples from over 400 participants in Thessaloniki, comparing fasters to omnivores. Researchers found significant shifts in lipids,…