Autophagy is your body’s natural self-healing process. While fasting is the most powerful way to stimulate autophagy, certain foods can also enhance its effects. These food-based autophagy stimulators work best when combined with fasting
Coffee, particularly black clean coffee with caffeine, can stimulate autophagy. Green tea and bergamot tea (found in Earl Grey) are also effective. These drinks can be consumed during your fasting window to enhance autophagy
Certain oils, such as MCT oil and extra virgin olive oil, have been shown to stimulate autophagy. Including them in your fasting window can further support your body’s self-repair processes. Berries (blueberries and strawberries), mushrooms (chaga and reishi), spices (turmeric and ginger), fatty fish (salmon and black cod), and cruciferous vegetables (broccoli and Brussels sprouts) are additional autophagy-stimulating foods to incorporate

Bergamot

Explore our education library