Why Fasting Isn’t A Fad: Discover The Surprising Health Benefits | Dr. Mark Hyman

Mark Hyman

Nov 8, 2024

Episode description

Fasting isn’t just about skipping meals—it's a powerful tool to improve your health when done right. In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I tackle the most common myths about fasting and dive into the science behind how it impacts your metabolism, hormones, and overall well-being. You’ll learn how to navigate different fasting methods, from intermittent fasting to time-restricted eating, and discover how they can help you burn fat, preserve muscle, and even boost longevity.

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Episode description

Fasting isn’t just about skipping meals—it's a powerful tool to improve your health when done right. In this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I tackle the most common myths about fasting and dive into the science behind how it impacts your metabolism, hormones, and overall well-being. You’ll learn how to navigate different fasting methods, from intermittent fasting to time-restricted eating, and discover how they can help you burn fat, preserve muscle, and even boost longevity.

View Show Notes From This Episode

Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman

Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal

This episode is brought to you Mitopure, Rupa University, Big Bold Health, and AG1.

Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10.

Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com.

Big Bold Health is offering my listeners 30% off their first order of HTB Rejuvenate Superfood Head to Bigboldhealth.com and use code DrHyman30.

Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and 10 Travel Packs for FREE with your first order.

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Combine strength training with fasting to prevent muscle loss

To prevent muscle loss and maximize benefits like fat reduction, resistance training must be combined with any intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating regimen.

Avoid long fasts to maintain thyroid function and metabolism

During long-term fasts, the body conserves energy by reducing the production of the active thyroid hormone T3, which in turn slows your metabolism.

Address metabolic dysfunction to improve health for 93% of Americans

An estimated 93.2% of Americans have some form of metabolic dysfunction, ranging from mild insulin resistance to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Break your fast with protein to build muscle

When you break your fast, eating protein first is key because it turns on your body's ability to build new muscle, unlike a typical sugary breakfast.

Critique flawed fasting and heart disease study for accurate insights

A recent study linking time-restricted eating to a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death is highly flawed due to unreliable self-reported data and ignoring diet quality.

Align eating habits with circadian rhythm for optimal digestion

Your body is biologically programmed to digest food best earlier in the day because insulin sensitivity is highest in the morning and decreases as the day goes on.

Rejuvenate mitochondria with Mitopure for enhanced energy and strength

The supplement Mitopure is clinically proven to rejuvenate worn-out mitochondria, which can improve energy, muscle strength, and endurance as you age.

Build muscle to enhance longevity and metabolic health

Muscle is considered the organ of longevity because having more of it is linked to a longer healthspan and lifespan by improving metabolic health.

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