Autophagy: Your Built-In Anti-Aging System
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Autophagy: Your Built-In Anti-Aging System
Aging isn’t just about counting birthdays — it’s about cellular wear and tear. Every day, your body builds up damaged proteins, tired mitochondria, and cellular “junk” that slows you down.
The key to staying sharp, strong, and resilient? Autophagy.
What Is Autophagy?
Autophagy (Greek for “self-eating”) is your body’s cellular recycling system. It breaks down and reuses damaged components — proteins, mitochondria, even toxins — to keep your cells efficient and youthful.
When autophagy is active, you unlock:
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⚡ Cellular repair that supports longevity and recovery
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🔥 Metabolic balance that helps burn fat efficiently
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🧠 Neuroprotection for sharper focus and memory
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🛡️ Immune resilience to fight inflammation and stress
When it’s sluggish, cells age faster, inflammation rises, and performance drops. When it’s switched on, you’re in renewal mode.
Fasting: How to Activate Autophagy
One of the most powerful ways to trigger autophagy is fasting.
Around the 12–16 hour mark, nutrient signals like insulin and mTOR quiet down. Your body shifts gears:
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From growth mode → repair mode
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From storing fuel → burning fat
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From accumulating waste → cellular cleanup
This is when autophagy accelerates — helping you clear out the clutter, renew energy systems, and slow aging from the inside out.
Why Electrolytes Matter During Fasting
Fasting isn’t just about avoiding calories. It also means you’re not getting electrolytes from food. Without sodium, potassium, and magnesium, you risk:
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Muscle fatigue and cramping
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Brain fog and fasting “crash”
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Sluggish mitochondrial energy
That’s why we created Lychee Hydration — engineered specifically for fasting and longevity:
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Zero sugar, fasting-supportive electrolytes
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Supports mitochondrial energy + mental clarity
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Clean, bioavailable minerals — no fillers, no junk
The result? Hydration that keeps you in the fasting zone without knocking you off track.
The Bottom Line
Autophagy is your body’s upgrade system.
Fasting is the trigger.
Smart hydration is how you sustain it.
Stay sharp. Stay strong. Stay in renewal mode.
FAQ: Autophagy & Fasting
How long do you need to fast for autophagy?
Research suggests autophagy begins to rise after 12–16 hours of fasting and ramps up with longer durations.
Do electrolytes break a fast?
Electrolytes with sugar or carbs can. But clean, zero-sugar electrolytes (like Lychee Hydration, with only trace calories from plant fiber) are considered fasting-friendly for most people.
Why is hydration important during fasting?
Electrolytes regulate energy, muscle performance, brain function, and cell signaling. Without them, fasting gets harder — with them, you stay balanced and clear.