Why Fasting Isn’t A Fad: Discover The Surprising Health Benefits | Dr. Mark Hyman
Mark Hyman
Nov 8, 2024
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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