Fasting is amazing for mice, but is it good for you?
Thursday, January 26 | 12:30-1:30 PM
Intermittent fasting is emerging as a dietary strategy to induce weight loss and improve cardiometabolic health. In mice, prolonged fasting induces beneficial adaptations in skeletal muscle and in whole body health that mimic the benefits of regular exercise. However, in humans it is less clear whether fasting per se is beneficial or if fasting is simply a simple means of restricting calories. This talk will explore the evidence supporting/refuting the benefits of fasting as a means of improving health in humans with a focus on skeletal muscle metabolism and function.
**No Zoom or recording**
Location: Life Sciences Centre (LSC), Room 1002, 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3