I agree that it appears complicated. If it helps people with MS, the fact that it's complicated shouldn't be an issue. However, the life longevity and general health claims require further research, as answers to the following questions would be helpful. Is the 5-day FMD protocol really the same as a 5-day water fast? How does it compare in terms of autophagy and other metabolic processes? Can a shorter water fast produce the same results, or does this really require 5 days?

For those already fat adapted, fasting isn't the burden the articles describe. In terms of fasting being unhealthy, that's possibly true for some, but I feel this point is exaggerated in the articles. People who have never tried fasting are probably going to believe this claim.

It looks like the FMD diet is going to be marketed in some form of food equivalent. Processed? That would help with the complicated nature of what one has to eat. More to come apparently . . .