Our “Effective Fasting” course goes beyond simply not eating. We look specifically at micronutrients, breathing techniques and, above all, the individual adaptation of fasting protocols. Many classic therapeutic fasting programs follow rigid rules. However, Alessandro combines scientific findings (AMPK, ketone bodies, autophagy) with his decades of practice so that you can implement fasting in the long term and in a way that is suitable for everyday life.

If you jump into an extended fasting process unprepared and without knowledge, it can be quite unpleasant or risky. This is precisely why our course is structured in such a way that beginners are introduced step by step. Alessandro explains how the body adapts to fasting, which micronutrients are important and how to easily overcome any “crises” (e.g. tiredness, headaches). We accompany you closely and give you the necessary framework to ensure that it remains safe.

Yes, absolutely. Even those who are already familiar with therapeutic fasting, intermittent fasting or Buchinger can learn a lot – especially through the in-depth understanding of body chemistry (e.g. ketone bodies, sirtuins) and the inclusion of breathing exercises and targeted nutritional supplements. In addition, Alessandro’s own long-term fasting experiments (52 days of water fasting, 10 days of dry fasting) have given him special insights into advanced protocols that go beyond conventional methods.

Today’s foods often provide fewer vital nutrients than in the past, for example due to depleted soils or long transportation routes. However, micronutrients (e.g. magnesium, zinc, B vitamins) are crucial for the body to regenerate optimally during fasting periods and for detoxification processes to run smoothly. In the course you will learn when a supplement is useful and how to prevent deficiencies without “diluting” the actual fasting experience.

A key aspect of “Effective Fasting” is its suitability for everyday use. We deliberately avoid the idea that you have to go on a retreat. Instead, we provide you with tools (e.g. short breathing exercises, fasting protocols suitable for everyday use, behavioral tips for stressful phases) so that fasting fits into your work and family rhythm.

Certain groups should not attempt fasting or should only do so under medical supervision, e.g. pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, people with certain pre-existing conditions (such as severe type 1 diabetes), chronically ill people in acute attacks, etc. If in doubt, we therefore ask you to seek medical advice before starting an intensive fasting program. During the course we will discuss possible risks and clarify individual questions in advance.

Fasting is not a one-off action, but a lifestyle tool. We show you how you can integrate intermittent fasting or short “repeat fasting phases” into your everyday life. We also discuss a balanced diet, conscious eating and nutrient supplements. The aim is for you to be able to decide for yourself when and how to set fasting stimuli in order to benefit from the advantages in the long term.