Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi #1113 Eat Your Way to Fasting Results – The Incredible Secret to Slowing Aging with Dr. Chris Rhodes
Sep 29, 2025
Dr. Chris Rhodes, a scientist and CEO of Mimio, dives into the remarkable effects of fasting and its impact on longevity. He explains how fasting activates cellular maintenance, enhances metabolism, and reduces inflammation. Discover the concept of fasting mimetics—supplements that mimic fasting benefits without meal skipping. Rhodes discusses groundbreaking research on how prolonged fasting can alleviate autoimmune symptoms. The conversation wraps up with insights into the future of metabolic health and gratitude for life's little joys.
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Fasting Turns On Cellular Repair
- Fasting activates a dormant cellular survival program that shifts cells into maintenance and repair mode.
- This induces autophagy, cleaner mitochondrial function, reduced inflammation, and enhanced cellular protection.
The Cost Of Constant Eating
- Constant eating keeps the body in a post-prandial state that prioritizes digestion over cellular maintenance.
- This dietary inflammation and reduced repair accelerates aging and chronic disease risk.
When Autophagy Really Ramps Up
- Autophagy and metabolic switching usually require longer fasts because glycogen depletes around 20–24 hours for most people.
- Peak autophagy appears around 36–48 hours in typical Western-diet individuals.
