Exploring the debate on whether the benefits of fasting are due to the act itself or resulting calorie restriction and weight loss, with insights on studies comparing fasting and calorie restriction outcomes and the role of autophagy in the process.
Does fasting cause weight loss? Does it reduce inflammation? Does it help prevent cancer?
Maybe...
The truth is that fasting has a number of very well-established health benefits...
But, these benefits are not for the reasons that most people may think.
On today's episode of the show, we discuss:
The different types of approaches to fasting
Established health benefits of fasting
The underlying reasons for these health benefits
How you can use fasting as a tool in your nutrition toolbox
The best approach to fasting according to the current science