The Fasting Mimicking concept is there because this method was exclusively tested on Cancer patients who are also going through Chemo therapy. Having nutrients for these patients is important [1]
Is pure Water Fasting superior? Yes. I have done 1 week water fasts, back to back for 4 weeks and lost ~30 lbs.
However, I think fasting mimicking may help adherence for some people.
Is pure Water Fasting superior? Yes. I have done 1 week water fasts, back to back for 4 weeks and lost ~30 lbs.
However, I think fasting mimicking may help adherence for some people.
1: https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/progress-against-ca...