The Longevity Diet: Discover the New Science Behind Stem Cell Activation and Regeneration to Slow Aging, Fight Disease, and Optimize Weight

by Valter Longo

HOW OFTEN TO UNDERTAKE THE FMD This is a decision that ideally should be made with input from a doctor or registered dietitian, but broad guidelines are as follows: Once a month for overweight or obese patients with at least two risk factors for diabetes, cancer, or cardiovascular or neurodegenerative disease Once every two months for average-weight patients with at least two risk factors for diabetes, cancer, or cardiovascular or neurodegenerative disease Once every three months for average-weight patients with at least one risk factor for diabetes, cancer, or cardiovascular or neurodegenerative disease Once every four months for healthy patients with a normal diet who are not physically active Once every six months for healthy patients with an ideal diet (see chapter 4) who engage in regular physical activity