Does Drinking Tea Stop Autophagy? The Truth About Fasting
                                
                                
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                                According to extensive cellular and animal studies, consuming plain, unsweetened tea does not stop autophagy; instead, certain compounds within it, like the EGCG in green tea, can actually support the process. This crucial cellular recycling process is primarily interrupted by consuming calories, which trigger an insulin response and activate the mTOR pathway.