You may have heard me recommending a fasting-mimicking diet, or FMD, on various occasions.

But what is FMD and what health benefits does it provide? A new publication in Nature Communication from the Valter Longo group shows the remarkable impact on cardiometabolic markers and potential for biological age reduction (2.5 years after 3 cycles, up to 12 years if done over 20 years from ages 50 to 70), with a 30% estimated drop in all-cause mortality.

A few points on FMD are below:

  1. The Fasting-Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a plant-based diet designed to mimic the effects of fasting on the body while still providing necessary nutrients. ​ It consists of specific formulations of vegetable-based soups, energy bars, energy drinks, chip snacks, tea, and a supplement high in minerals, vitamins, and essential fatty acids. ​
  2. The FMD is typically followed for 5 continuous days, with day 1 providing approximately 4600 kJ (11% protein, 46% fat, and 43% carbohydrate) and days 2 to 5 providing approximately 3000 kJ (9% protein, 44% fat, and 47% carbohydrate) per day. ​
  3. The FMD has been studied in various clinical trials and has shown potential benefits in terms of metabolic risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease, as well as age-related diseases and mortality. ​
  4. The FMD has been associated with changes in biological age, as estimated based on clinical chemistry measurements. ​ It has been found to decrease biological age in some individuals, potentially leading to improvements in life expectancy and reduced mortality risk. ​
  5. The FMD has been compared to other diets, such as the Mediterranean Diet, and has shown comparable or superior effects on cardiometabolic risk factors in overweight and obese hypertensive subjects. ​

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