MIT Study Finds Benefits and Possible Cancer Risks in Breaking a Fast

Published on August 22, 2024

Fasting has become popular for its numerous health benefits, such as improving gut health, delaying age-related diseases, and extending lifespan. However, a recent study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on mice showed both the benefits and risks of fasting: while fasting improved cell regeneration, eating after a fast may increase the risks of developing cancer, depending on what is consumed. “In humans, it’s going to be a much more complex state,” Ömer Yilmaz, MIT associate professor of biology and senior author of the study, said in a press release. Yilmaz added that further studies are needed before forming any conclusions as to whether fasting has a similar effect in humans. “We still have a lot to learn, but it is interesting that being in either the state of fasting or refeeding when exposed to mutagen (foods and agents that change the DNA) … can have a profound impact on the likelihood of developing a cancer.”...

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