On this episode of Knowledge and Mileage, Kris talks with biohacker, author and holistic health coach Siim Land. Siim takes us on a deep dive on autophagy, the ketogenic diet and fasting.

Time Stamps

• What is metabolic autophagy? How did he get into it and who is it for? [2:40]
• The difference between looking big and having muscle vs stimulating your mTor pathway all the time [6:03)
• What is his view on essential amino acids in regards to stimulating autophagy? [11:20]
• Does he take his supplements before breaking his fast? [16:40]
• What does his weight training routine look like? How does he break his fast? [19:21]
• Why it’s not a good idea to keep your body in a single state all the time [21:30]
• The process from moving someone from a typical carbohydrate-rich diet into a keto (or fat-adapted) diet [23:40]
• The importance of practicing moderation and self-control [27:39]
• The value and benefits of getting quality sleep for longevity and fat loss [30:57]
• How can one ‘hack’ their deep sleep? [36:48]
• What are his recommendations for time-restricted eating? [42:15]
• What aspects of fasting help with muscle hypertrophy? [47:50]

Featured Guest: Siim Land

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Related Links/Products Mentioned

• Metabolic Autophagy: Practice Intermittent Fasting and Resistance Training to Build Muscle and Promote Longevity - Book by Siim Land (Get for free, just pay for shipping!)
• Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTor)
• Branched Chain Amino Acids: Beyond Nutrition Metabolism
• FreeStyle Libre: Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
• Siim Land – #628 - Dave Asprey Blog
• Keto Bodybuilding: Build Lean Muscle and Burn Fat at the Same Time by Eating a Low Carb Ketogenic Bodybuilding Diet and Get the Physique of a Greek God – Book by Siim Land
• Why Blocking Blue-light Could Help Optimize Your Sleep – KMP #58
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• Organifi
• Dreem Headband
• Fasting, circadian rhythms, and time restricted feeding in healthy lifespan
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People Mentioned

• Ben Greenfield
• Dave Asprey
• Andy Mant
• Matt Maruca
• Satchin Panda

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