Fasting, Longevity and Cancer Care: The Science with Professor Valter Longo

50% OFF our online self-paced 10-hour Discovery courseFasting for Longevity, Wellness & Lifespan just enter the code PODFAST50 at checkout!In this episode, Dr Elizabeth Thompson speaks with world-leading longevity researcher Professor Valter Longo about the science of fasting and its growing role in integrative medicine, metabolic health and cancer care.Professor Longo explains the research behind the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD), a structured approach designed to replicate the biological benefits of fasting while allowing food intake. Together, they explore how fasting may activate cellular repair processes such as autophagy, influence stem cell regeneration and support metabolic flexibility.The conversation also examines emerging evidence suggesting fasting may help reduce certain cancer treatment side effects and potentially enhance treatment response inspecific settings. Professor Longo discusses the importance of personalised approaches, the balance between nutrition and pharmaceuticals, and why the refeeding phase is critical for regeneration and repair.This episode offers a fascinating evidence-informed discussion on how lifestyle interventions may support long-term health, longevity and integrative cancer care.In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Integrative Medicine and Longevity scienceThe Fasting Mimicking Diet explainedAutophagy and cellular repairStem cell regeneration and metabolic healthFasting and cancer treatment supportFasting vs pharmaceutical approaches to weight lossWhy refeeding is essential after fastingDr Valter Longo is a Professor of Gerontology and Biological Science and Director of the Longevity Institute at the School of Gerontology of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, one of the world’s leading centres devoted to teaching and research on aging.SEE FULL SHOW NOTES HEREIf you’re interested in learning more about Integrative Medicine, you can:👉 ⁠Sign up for our free newsletter Integrative Medicine Matters👉 ⁠Sign up for our NCIM Membership, just £4.99 per month👉 ⁠Sign up for our free Introduction to Integrative Medicine course⁠👉 ⁠Explore our 10 CPD Point Discovery Course in Integrative Medicine⁠👉 ⁠Find out more about our master’s Level 7 Diploma⁠, including single modules you can enrol in today!NCIM also offers an Integrative Medicine Clinic, where our expert team of Integrative Medicine Doctors and Integrative Clinical Team work collaboratively to support your health and wellbeing. ⁠Learn more and book an appointment⁠.We would love to get your feedback on the topics andconversations we feature. Follow and connect with us on social media – ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠ – and let us know your thoughts.Don’t forget to subscribe and share if you enjoyed this episode!Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or treatment plan.