Immune System Cells in the Gut Linked to Stress-Induced Depression

Re:Immune System Cells in the Gut Linked to Stress-Induced D... by anonuser123456 on Saturday March 25, 2023 @03:13PM (#35306024)

For myself, it's hard to overstate just how much better I feel using time restricted eating (even with just a 14/10 window). I've done it off and on over the years, but recently had to start again because I was getting mild GERD symptoms. It's basically fixed them completely.

But beyond just the feeling, you can see it directly in my Apple Watch data. HRV goes up considerably. RHR goes down. Estimated VO2 Max does up.

Time restriction seems to be a _VERY_ powerful mechanism for promoting health and wellness.

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Re:Immune System Cells in the Gut Linked to Stress-Induced D... by agumonkey on Saturday March 25, 2023 @04:36PM (#35307038)

I also had mild GERD issues, nothing major, no waking up with burns. What did you change ?

I plan to try a 5/2 diet. eTRF makes me feel tired often and any external stress is difficult to handle. I think 5 normal days and 2 days of full fast during the week might feel good. It may also change metabolism deeper.. I don't know.

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Re:Immune System Cells in the Gut Linked to Stress-Induced D... by anonuser123456 on Saturday March 25, 2023 @05:55PM (#35307837)

All I did was go back from standard American feeding window to a 14/10 window. I stop eating at 7PMish and eat again after 10AM. I've seen studies that show 14/10 is about as good as 16/8.

How long did you try eTRF? It takes time to adapt. Ultimately your body needs to up regulate ketone production or you will feel tired because you really don't have enough energy. Lots of fast carbs will spike insulin and suppress ketone production if you are hyperinsulinemic.

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Re:Immune System Cells in the Gut Linked to Stress-Induced D... by agumonkey on Saturday March 25, 2023 @06:18PM (#35308060)

I forgot precisely.. probably mid-Jan. I'm patient and will keep a month or so to see if things get stable, it's mostly positive so far.

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