The science behind the Sardine Protocol
Eight mechanisms, hundreds of primary sources, every claim cited. Browse by mechanism or dive straight into the source library.
How a 3–5 day sardine-only intake reaches nutritional ketosis and what β-hydroxybutyrate looks like across the cycle.
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What human evidence actually exists — and where rodent data has been over-extrapolated.
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EPA + DHA dose-response on visceral adipose tissue, inflammation, and insulin sensitivity.
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What happens to fasting insulin during a short sardine fast, and how durable the improvement is.
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The 1970s PSMF foundation that the modern sardine fast inherits from.
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AMPK → PGC-1α and the human-vs-rodent evidence gap.
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Where the longevity claims are real — and where they overstate the data.
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Short-fast effects on microbial diversity and post-refeed recovery.
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