Previously, scientists have argued that a limited intake of calories increases the potential of longevity in human body cells. This time, a study by the authors of biologists from the University of British Columbia showed: fasting can be one of the additional methods of treating such a serious disease as Huntington's or Huntington's chorea.

In experiments with the participation of mice, it was found that a short starvation (for 6 hours a day) triggers an autophagy process in which brain tissue is more intensively cleared of the "garbage" proteins that lead to the development of neurodegenerative diseases. The development of Huntington's disease, in particular, is associated with the activity of the mutant protein hantingtin. The brain is also cleansed of it.

Scientists believe that a similar process of autophagy can be used as a way to improve brain health and in relation to the human body.

"Modifying the diet of patients with Huntington's disease can be an effective addition to the traditional methods of treatment that are used today," said co-author of the scientific project, Dr. Dale Martin.

The protein huntingtin acts on the brain cells as a toxin, causing their death:

the "striatal body" neurons are gradually dying out, then the process spreads to the cerebral cortex. Huntington's disease, to the development of which can lead to its abnormal activity, most often develops in adulthood. Ailment leads to loss of control over movements, speech, cognitive activity.

Disease - hereditary: half the children of a sick person will also be sick. Specific treatment of Huntington's disease to date does not exist.

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