Overview
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.
References:
Fasting Unmasks a Strong Inverse Association between Ghrelin and Cortisol in Serum: Studies in Obese and Normal-Weight Subjects (The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism)
Effect of Intermittent Fasting Diet on Glucose and Lipid Metabolism and Insulin Resistance in Patients with Impaired Glucose and Lipid Metabolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (International Journal of Endocrinology)
Intermittent fasting vs daily calorie restriction for type 2 diabetes prevention: a review of human findings (Translational Research)
Intermittent fasting: is there a role in the treatment of diabetes? A review of the literature and guide for primary care physicians (Clinical Diabetes and Endocrinology)
Gut microbiome remodeling and metabolomic profile improves in response to protein pacing with intermittent fasting versus continuous caloric restriction (Nature Communications)
8-hour time-restricted eating linked to a 91% higher risk of cardiovascular death (American Heart Association)
Fasting-mimicking diet and markers/risk factors for aging, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease (Science Translational Medicine)
Impact of Time Restricted Feeding on Markers of Cardiometabolic Health and Oxidative Stress in Resistance-Trained Firefighters (The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research)
Effect of Intermittent Fasting on Reproductive Hormone Levels in Females and Males: A Review of Human Trials (Nutrients)