Fasting not only promotes nerve growth factor and brain-derived neurotrophic factor but also aids in mental and emotional breakthroughs by rewiring the brain. Chronic inflammation, particularly in the context of dementia and Alzheimer's, is a long-term accumulation process that can be mitigated through fasting, reducing harmful amyloid plaques and neuroinflammation. Understanding our ancestral experiences with infections sheds light on the body's inflammatory responses and their implications for brain health.
