A Beginner’s Guide to Autophagy: Your Body’s Natural Cleanup Process

3D illustration of cellular autophagy showing an autophagosome engulfing damaged cellular debris inside a glowing cell

TL;DR: Autophagy, which translates to “self-eating,” is your body’s essential cellular recycling system. It clears out damaged cells, misfolded proteins, and invading pathogens to keep your internal machinery running smoothly. This process is fundamental to slowing the aging process, and you can activate it naturally through practices like intermittent fasting, specific types of exercise, and … Read more