Fornax55
Bluelighter
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Not sure where to post this, figured here's a good place to start.
I'll start off by noting that, in terms of obvious harm reduction purposes, I've always made a point to eat while I'm on stimulants. This is a novel idea I'm considering, since I'm already interested in fasting and I am prescribed low-dose amphetamines. I've just never thought of combining the two.
I've recently become interested in the process of autophagy. A lot of research has been done in the last few decades regarding the importance of fasting for inducing autophagy.
If you don't know what autophagy is, it's basically a cellular repair process that is typically only activated when a person hasn't eaten for 24-48 hours. Similar to ketosis, autophagy starts to occur after the body has burned through its glucose stores and requires an alternative source of energy. In this case, cells 'recycle' themselves by breaking down old, defective or malfunctioning components and repurposing them, effectively repairing cells in the process. I'm sure someone could explain it better than me.
My question is whether or not autophagy would still come into effect if a person were to fast using (extremely light doses) of amphetamines as an appetite suppressant. If that was the case, what sort of differences might one expect? My initial assumption is that autophagy would actually come into effect quicker since amphetamines increase energy expenditure. However it's also possible that this wouldn't even be considered a fast since one would have to consume the amphetamine in the first place. It seems like the jury is out in regard to whether or not you can consume calorie-deficient substances and maintain a fasting state.
Any input or ideas would be well appreciated!
I'll start off by noting that, in terms of obvious harm reduction purposes, I've always made a point to eat while I'm on stimulants. This is a novel idea I'm considering, since I'm already interested in fasting and I am prescribed low-dose amphetamines. I've just never thought of combining the two.
I've recently become interested in the process of autophagy. A lot of research has been done in the last few decades regarding the importance of fasting for inducing autophagy.
If you don't know what autophagy is, it's basically a cellular repair process that is typically only activated when a person hasn't eaten for 24-48 hours. Similar to ketosis, autophagy starts to occur after the body has burned through its glucose stores and requires an alternative source of energy. In this case, cells 'recycle' themselves by breaking down old, defective or malfunctioning components and repurposing them, effectively repairing cells in the process. I'm sure someone could explain it better than me.
My question is whether or not autophagy would still come into effect if a person were to fast using (extremely light doses) of amphetamines as an appetite suppressant. If that was the case, what sort of differences might one expect? My initial assumption is that autophagy would actually come into effect quicker since amphetamines increase energy expenditure. However it's also possible that this wouldn't even be considered a fast since one would have to consume the amphetamine in the first place. It seems like the jury is out in regard to whether or not you can consume calorie-deficient substances and maintain a fasting state.
Any input or ideas would be well appreciated!