Autophagy, derived from the Greek words for "self" (auto) and "to eat" (phagein), refers to the body's natural process of cleaning out damaged cells, recycling their components, and generating new ones. It's a crucial biological response that maintains cellular health and overall balance.
This phenomenon works like the body's internal recycling system. When cells are stressed, old, or lacking nutrients, they begin to break down and reuse degraded proteins and organelles.
