Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee Why This Cardiologist Recommends Fasting with Dr Pradip Jamnadas (re-release) #513
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Jan 19, 2025 
Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, a seasoned cardiologist with over 30 years in preventative health, champions the transformative power of fasting for heart health. He discusses how fasting can lead to significant benefits like weight loss, improved insulin sensitivity, and lower blood pressure. Dr. Jamnadas shares personal patient success stories and emphasizes empowerment through understanding the body’s processes. The conversation also touches on the holistic approach required for effective health changes, making fasting not just a diet, but a lifestyle shift.
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Body's Natural Cycle
- The body naturally cycles between feeding and fasting, storing fat during feeding and burning it during fasting.
- Frequent eating keeps insulin levels high, preventing fat burning and leading to insulin resistance.
Fasting Benefits
- Lower insulin levels unlock fat stores, enabling weight loss and improving mood and energy levels.
- Fasting also reduces inflammation, benefiting joint pain and gut health, and increases BDNF, enhancing brain function.
Chatterjee's Son and Park Run
- Dr. Chatterjee's 11-year-old son performs better in Park Run without breakfast, experiencing improved clarity and energy.
- This demonstrates the body's ability to utilize ketones for energy and highlights how societal norms often contradict our natural physiology.
