Fasting Knowledge Hub
A curated hub bringing together science-based blog articles, expert perspectives, real-world fasting journeys, and trusted communities. This page combines research, personal experimentation, and practical experience to help you understand fasting beyond headlines and hype. Educational content only, not medical advice, individual responses vary.
📝 Fasting Blog – Science, Stories & Practical Advice
⭐ Most Popular Blogs
🗂️ All Fasting Blogs
How Autophagy Is Finally Being Measured in Humans: The First Trial Results
Autophagy was never directly measured in a human fasting trial until 2025. A new blood test finally made it possible, and the first two randomized trials show fasting may increase autophagic flux. How the measurement works, what the trials found, and what’s still unknown.
Fasting and Sleep: Why IF Helps, Extended Fasts Hurt, and It All Comes Back
Does fasting improve sleep? IF with an early eating window can support circadian rhythm, but extended fasts reliably make sleep worse until refeeding. The research, my tracked sleep data from 7, 9, and 10-day fasts, and what actually helps.
Fasting and Gut Health: What's Proven, What's Emerging, What's a Myth
Can fasting heal the gut? Five gut health effects of fasting - barrier integrity, microbiome diversity, stomach acid, the MMC cleaning wave, and inflammation - each ranked by real evidence level, plus what's myth.
17 Intermittent Fasting Tips That Make IF Sustainable Long Term
These 17 intermittent fasting tips will help you build a sustainable schedule, protect sleep and muscle, manage hunger, and stay consistent long term.
How Extended Fasting Improved My Blood Sugar Regulation
Extended fasting can dramatically improve blood sugar regulation and insulin sensitivity. Here’s my real Dexcom CGM data and fasting results.
Does Intermittent Fasting Work? Yes, and Here’s How It Actually Works
Learn how intermittent fasting works — from glucose and insulin regulation to fat burning and autophagy. Discover 44 scientifically supported fasting benefits backed by research papers and ranked by strength of evidence.
Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why
Intermittent fasting for weight loss isn’t a trend — it’s a proven way to train your body to burn fat efficiently, stabilize energy, and improve long-term health. Learn how it works, how to start, and what science really says about the fastest and safest path to sustainable fat loss.
My Personal Approach to Intermittent Fasting: How I Make It Work Every Day
Discover my personal 16:8 intermittent fasting routine — from early-morning workouts to strategic meal timing — and learn practical tips for handling hunger, staying flexible, and making IF a sustainable lifestyle.
📚 Experts
Dr Jason Fung
The author of “The Obesity Code” and “The Diabetes Code”
Dr Sten Ekberg
Olympic decathlete & holistic doctor, has a lot of videos of fasting
📖 Real-Life Fasting Journeys
💬 Forums
r/fasting community - https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/
r/intermittentfasting community - https://www.reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/
Fasting - Science, Experience & Support group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fastingsciencesupport
Fasting Center by Andrey Titov - https://www.youtube.com/@Fasting.Center