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Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

Using Fasting Strategies to Reduce Inflammaging and Longevity with Dr. Joseph Antoun

Aug 19, 2025 · 44m

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with Dr. Joseph Antoun to unpack how fasting strategies, including fasting-mimicking diets, can rejuvenate immune cells, slow down inflammaging, and support overall healthy aging. You'll discover how chronic inflammation accelerates aging, why old "zombie" cells cause damage, and how fasting helps clear them out while replacing them with stronger, more resilient ones. The conversation also dives into immunosenescence, what happens when immune cells age, and how this process links to conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, and autoimmune disorders. Dr. Antoun also explains the delicate balance between growth and repair in the body—and why our…