British journalist and physician Michael Mosley sets an ambitious goal: to become healthier and lose weight while making as few changes as possible to his life. In working toward these goals, Mosley discovers a powerful new science behind the old idea of fasting, a program that still allows him to enjoy his favorite foods. He takes a road trip across the U.S. to investigate how a little hunger can turn on the body’s “repair genes” and, of course, tries the new science himself. Mosley learns that a diet based on feast and famine has powerful effects on the body, reducing the risks of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. The diet seems to pack the anti-aging clout of calorie restriction while still allowing for a taste of the good life. And it turns out to be not only good for the body; it may also be good for the brain.
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| Release Date: | Aug 06, 2012 |
| Genres: | Documentary |
| Production Company: | BBC, BBC Horizon |
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| Casts: | Michael Mosley, Fauja Singh, Luigi Fontana, Joe Cordell, Valter Longo, Krista A. Varaday, Mark P. Mattson, Clare Mosley |
| Status: | Released |
| Budget: | $0 |
| Revenue: | 0 |
