Posts tagged autophagy

The mitochondrial theory of aging: why your cells lose power and how to fix it

The mitochondrial theory of aging: why your cells lose power and how to fix it

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Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Jan 13, 2026 · 12 min read

Feeling older than your years isn’t just about grey hair or stiff joints; it is often a sign that your cellular engines are stalling. Here is the evidence-based guide to revving them back up. “We often think of aging as a passive process, like a car slowly rusting in the driveway. But biologically, it is ...

Can you chew gum while fasting? What it means for ketosis and autophagy

Can you chew gum while fasting? What it means for ketosis and autophagy

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Jan 08, 2026 · 9 min read

A stick of gum feels like “nothing,” but it still contains calories in many cases. Whether gum is a fasting-friendly tool or a fast-breaker depends on your goal: fat loss and ketosis, or a stricter fast aimed at cellular cleanup. “In fasting, the question isn’t just ‘does gum break a fast.’ It’s ‘which benefit are ...

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