

#1508
Mentioned in 16 episodes
The obesity code
Book • 2016
In this highly readable and provocative book, Dr. Jason Fung sets out an original theory of obesity that emphasizes the role of hormones, particularly insulin and insulin resistance, in weight gain.
He argues that traditional weight-loss methods focusing on calorie counting and excessive exercise are ineffective and instead advocates for intermittent fasting and a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet to achieve lasting weight loss and improve overall health.
The book provides practical, science-based advice on controlling insulin levels and breaking the cycle of insulin resistance.
He argues that traditional weight-loss methods focusing on calorie counting and excessive exercise are ineffective and instead advocates for intermittent fasting and a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet to achieve lasting weight loss and improve overall health.
The book provides practical, science-based advice on controlling insulin levels and breaking the cycle of insulin resistance.
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Mentioned in 16 episodes
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as the author of several books on intermittent fasting and weight loss.


Steven Bartlett

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The Fasting Doctor: “Fasting Cures Obesity!”, This Controversial New Drug Melts Fat, Fasting Fixes Hormones! Skip Breakfast!
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in the introduction, highlighting Dr. Fung's expertise on obesity and fasting.


Tom Bilyeu

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The INSANE BENEFITS Of Fasting For Weight Loss & PREVENTING Disease! | Dr. Jason Fung
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as a best-selling book by a leading nephrologist.

Doctor Mike Varshavski

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Debating Dr. Jason Fung On Calories & Insulin
Mentioned by Brian from California when discussing the impact of food type on insulin spikes and weight management.

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2496: Machines Are Better Than Free Weights for These 3 Things (Listener Live Coaching)
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as books that talk about fasting.


Casey Means

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#272 - Three diet rules for better liver health and fat loss | Dr. Swaranjit Bhasin & Dr. Casey Means - (Replay)
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as one of Dr. Fung's multiple international bestsellers.


Rangan Chatterjee

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Why Intermittent Fasting Works with Dr Jason Fung #285
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in the episode description as the bestselling author of several books on fasting and diet.


Lewis Howes

29 snips
Mastering Peak Performance Through Intermittent Fasting
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as the author of several books on fasting and metabolic health.


Peter Attia

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#59 - Jason Fung, M.D.: Fasting as a potent antidote to obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and the many symptoms of metabolic illness
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as books that challenged conventional thinking about obesity, diabetes, and cancer, and introduced dietary strategies to manage them.


Lewis Howes

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The Best Treatment For Weight Loss and Preventing Disease w/ Dr. Jason Fung EP 1361
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's mother and read by ![undefined]()

, leading to his weight loss journey.

Mark Dorley

Mark Dorley

22 snips
Food as a Reward
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as a central driver of chronic diseases, discussed in his books.


Mark Hyman

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How Food Can Drive And Slow Cancer Growth
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when discussing her approach to fasting and metabolic switching.


Dr. Mindy Pelz

How to Master Uncomfortable Interactions & Triumph with Jeff Krasno
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as the author of 'The Obesity Code', 'The Diabetes Code', and 'The Cancer Code'.


Tom Bilyeu

Breaking Weight Loss Myths: Separating Fact From Fiction | Dr. Jason Fung
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as one of Dr. Fung's books on intermittent fasting.


Dave Asprey

How Fasting Can Beat Genetics and Control Cancer – Dr. Jason Fung with Dave Asprey : 760
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as a book that helped her realize insulin is at the heart of weight gain and other conditions.


Morgan Nolte

Insulin Resistance: A Major Contributor to Osteoarthritis Pain with Dr. Morgan Nolte
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when discussing books that dig deep into how the human body is not this clean machine where an input equals an output, but actually the context of your decisions and the way that your body has to respond to them hormonally is what's driving your weight balance, your energy balance.

Josh Clemente

Josh Clemente, Levels Health, Ex-SpaceX Engineer, Why Track Your Glucose Levels? (#43)
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for its detailed explanation of obesity and hormone imbalances.

Dr. Greg Brannon

Who needs hormone replacement therapy? With Optimal Bio founder and OB/GYN Dr. Greg Brannon
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in the context of fasting and weight loss.

Vinnie Tortorich

BEST OF: Controlling Hunger with Dr. Cate Shanahan - Episode 2588
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while discussing hormonal imbalances and metabolic health issues.

Dr. Karla Lester

125: Almond Moms, Metabolic Diseases, and Pediatric Obesity (Part 1) with Dr. Karla Lester
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as a book that helped her understand the science behind intermittent fasting.

Andrea Miles

#400 - Special Listener Guest Andrea Miles, Fasting And The Holidays, Gaining Muscle With Just Protein, The Clean Fast, Raising Kids With A Healthy Food Mindset, SIBO And The Elemental Diet, Healing Leaky Gut, Intuitive Eating, And More!