The Potential of Intermittent Fasting in Age-related Diseases and Precision Anti-aging Therapeutics takes an in-depth look at the beneficial and efficacious role of Intermittent Fasting (IF) in a wide array of aging-associated diseases. It provides a comprehensive resource that not only outlines the potential benefits and future research directions but also delves into the limitations and nuances of IF in managing these conditions. The book is divided sections and begins by covering the fundamentals of aging and the effects of IF. Subsequent sections examine the physiological impact IF has on aging; its potential influence on stress resistance, heart, gut, and overall health optimization; social and ethical considerations as a therapeutic strategy; bridging IF research findings and clinical practice; and the potential integration and application of IF into age-related diseases treatment. Offering a consolidated and scientifically grounded perspective aimed at equipping readers with a balanced understanding, this book serves as a go-to reference for researchers and clinicians alike seeking clear and accurate insights into how IF can positively influence the health and longevity of the aging population.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. List of contributors - p. xvii 7. About the editors - p. xxi 8. Preface - p. xxiii 9. Part I: Fundamentals of aging and intermittent fasting - p. P1 10. Chapter 1. Influence of intermittent fasting on age-related diseases and mechanistic understanding - p. 3 11. Chapter 2. Role of intermittent fasting, chronobiology, and circadian rhythms in aging and disease - p. 31 12. Chapter 3. Cellular autophagy and aging: role in intermittent fasting-induced health benefits - p. 49 13. Part II: Physiological impact of intermittent fasting on aging - p. P89 14. Chapter 4. Metabolic health and intermittent fasting: implications for age-related disorders - p. 91 15. Chapter 5. Neurological aging: neuroprotective effects of intermittent fasting - p. 125 16. Chapter 6. Inflammation, immunity, and intermittent fasting: modulating age-related inflammatory processes - p. 141 17. Chapter 7. Epigenetic modifications and aging: intermittent fasting as a catalyst for positive epigenetic changes - p. 163 18. Chapter 8. Mitochondrial health and longevity: intermittent fasting’s impact on cellular energy production - p. 185 19. Part III: Therapeutic applications of intermittent fasting in aging - p. P211 20. Chapter 9. Hormesis and adaptive responses: intermittent fasting-induced stress resistance and disease resilience - p. 213 21. Chapter 10. Intermittent fasting and circadian clocks in cardiovascular aging - p. 229 22. Chapter 11. Gut microbiota and aging: intermittent fasting’s influence on gut–brain axis and systemic health - p. 243 23. Chapter 12. Precision nutrition and personalized intermittent fasting: tailoring therapeutics for optimal aging - p. 269 24. Chapter 13. Translating intermittent fasting research into clinical practice: challenges and opportunities - p. 283 25. Part IV: Bridging research and practice in intermittent fasting for aging - p. P301 26. Chapter 14. Future directions in intermittent fasting and aging research: unexplored avenues and collaborative efforts - p. 303 27. Chapter 15. Interplay between diet, exercise, and intermittent fasting in metabolic disease reduction in people with obesity and promoting healthy aging - p. 319 28. Chapter 16. The benefits of diet and exercise on delaying heart and brain aging in obesity - p. 333 29. Chapter 17. Intermittent fasting as complementary therapy in aging-linked diseases - p. 391 30. Author index - p. 407 31. Subject index - p. 423
The Potential of Intermittent Fasting in Age-related Diseases and Precision Anti-aging Therapeutics takes an in-depth look at the beneficial and efficacious role of Intermittent Fasting (IF) in a wide array of aging-associated diseases. It provides a comprehensive resource that not only outlines the potential benefits and future research directions but also delves into the limitations and nuances of IF in managing these conditions. The book is divided sections and begins by covering the fundamentals of aging and the effects of IF. Subsequent sections examine the physiological impact IF has on aging; its potential influence on stress resistance, heart, gut, and overall health optimization; social and ethical considerations as a therapeutic strategy; bridging IF research findings and clinical practice; and the potential integration and application of IF into age-related diseases treatment. Offering a consolidated and scientifically grounded perspective aimed at equipping readers with a balanced understanding, this book serves as a go-to reference for researchers and clinicians alike seeking clear and accurate insights into how IF can positively influence the health and longevity of the aging population.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. List of contributors - p. xvii 7. About the editors - p. xxi 8. Preface - p. xxiii 9. Part I: Fundamentals of aging and intermittent fasting - p. P1 10. Chapter 1. Influence of intermittent fasting on age-related diseases and mechanistic understanding - p. 3 11. Chapter 2. Role of intermittent fasting, chronobiology, and circadian rhythms in aging and disease - p. 31 12. Chapter 3. Cellular autophagy and aging: role in intermittent fasting-induced health benefits - p. 49 13. Part II: Physiological impact of intermittent fasting on aging - p. P89 14. Chapter 4. Metabolic health and intermittent fasting: implications for age-related disorders - p. 91 15. Chapter 5. Neurological aging: neuroprotective effects of intermittent fasting - p. 125 16. Chapter 6. Inflammation, immunity, and intermittent fasting: modulating age-related inflammatory processes - p. 141 17. Chapter 7. Epigenetic modifications and aging: intermittent fasting as a catalyst for positive epigenetic changes - p. 163 18. Chapter 8. Mitochondrial health and longevity: intermittent fasting’s impact on cellular energy production - p. 185 19. Part III: Therapeutic applications of intermittent fasting in aging - p. P211 20. Chapter 9. Hormesis and adaptive responses: intermittent fasting-induced stress resistance and disease resilience - p. 213 21. Chapter 10. Intermittent fasting and circadian clocks in cardiovascular aging - p. 229 22. Chapter 11. Gut microbiota and aging: intermittent fasting’s influence on gut–brain axis and systemic health - p. 243 23. Chapter 12. Precision nutrition and personalized intermittent fasting: tailoring therapeutics for optimal aging - p. 269 24. Chapter 13. Translating intermittent fasting research into clinical practice: challenges and opportunities - p. 283 25. Part IV: Bridging research and practice in intermittent fasting for aging - p. P301 26. Chapter 14. Future directions in intermittent fasting and aging research: unexplored avenues and collaborative efforts - p. 303 27. Chapter 15. Interplay between diet, exercise, and intermittent fasting in metabolic disease reduction in people with obesity and promoting healthy aging - p. 319 28. Chapter 16. The benefits of diet and exercise on delaying heart and brain aging in obesity - p. 333 29. Chapter 17. Intermittent fasting as complementary therapy in aging-linked diseases - p. 391 30. Author index - p. 407 31. Subject index - p. 423
