Autophagy is the body’s way of cleaning out damaged cells, in order to regenerate newer, healthier cells.
“auto” [self] + “phagy” [eat] = “self-eating”
Benefits of AUTOPHAGY
- Removes toxic proteins from cells that are attributed to neurodegenerative diseases (i.e. Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s)
- Recycles residual proteins
- Provides energy & building blocks for cells that could benefit from repair
- Prompts regeneration & healthy cells