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Beyond Fasting: How To Biohack Your Fast To Accelerate Fat Loss, Stave Off Carbohydrate Cravings & Enhance Cellular Autophagy.

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May 30, 2020
Dan Pompa, a leader in health and wellness and author of "Beyond Fasting," discusses the transformative power of fasting. He argues that common ailments like fatigue and anxiety are not normal aging but treatable through fasting. Pompa decodes fasting, emphasizing fat adaptation and cellular repair. He delves into nutritional strategies and ancestral practices that enhance health alongside fasting. The conversation also explores advanced biohacking techniques and the importance of tailored approaches to fasting, especially for children and women.
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ADVICE

Fast Preparation

  • Prepare for a fast by gradually reducing your eating window and incorporating more fasting days.
  • Include feast days with higher carbs, protein, or calories to stimulate mTOR and optimize hormones.
INSIGHT

Senescent Cells and Fasting

  • Senescent cells, which age you prematurely, can be eliminated through extended fasting.
  • This cellular cleanup contributes to tissue renewal and overall rejuvenation.
ADVICE

Diet Variation

  • Vary your diet weekly, monthly, or seasonally to create hormetic stress and improve gut health.
  • For women, try high-carb days before your period to optimize hormone conversions.
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