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‘Excess weight accelerates biological ageing by promoting chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and hormonal imbalances,’ he warns. ‘There’s a clear link: the closer your weight is to your optimal range, the younger your biological profile tends to be.’

‘Later on, our patients are allowed to eat 30-month aged cheese – ideally goat or sheep which are more easily digested.’

‘Dairy often contributes to inflammation,’ warns Dr Papp. ‘Lots of people have sensitivity to lactose or casein. Even yoghurt is not good for the gut.

Mid-afternoon is one or two protein cookies (a bit hard and bland), while dinner is a starter (grilled octopus, crab salad, tiny rolls of chicken), broth and salad (as for lunch) and a main course of protein with sublime sauces and vegetable accompaniments.

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The intensive phase of the plan can last up to two weeks. Carbohydrates are slashed and calories reduced to around 1,000 per day.

During the first three to five days of eating this way, the body runs out of readily available carbohydrate stores, paving the way for a metabolic shift to ketosis, where you burn stored fat.

‘It keeps you full, stabilises blood sugar levels, and promotes fat loss. It is also more sustainable and beneficial for long-term metabolic health and longevity.’

‘This way of eating helps to prevent fermentation in the gut which causes inflammation,’

He explains that, unlike the popular keto diet (high fat, high protein), this is low fat with normal amounts of protein. What you do is eat five small portions of protein over a 12-hour period each day and then fast for the other 12.