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Ep. 332 Bio-individuality and Fasting: Personalized Approaches to Metabolic Health with Dr. Jason Fung

Feb 3, 2024

Dr. Jason Fung, a nephrologist and intermittent fasting expert, discusses the forecast for metabolic health in 2024 and the conflict of interest with organizations like the ADA. He shares frustrations with the focus on calories in and out and explores topics such as bio-individuality and therapeutic fasting. The podcast covers the connection between obesity and diabetes, the importance of protein consumption, effectiveness of calorie restriction diets, hydration, brain health, the role of GLP ones, and the use of Ozempic for type two diabetes.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Connection between Obesity and Diabetes

02:02 • 14min

Importance of Consuming Adequate Protein

16:06 • 7min

Effectiveness of Calorie Restriction Diets

23:18 • 21min

Optimizing Hydration and Brain Health: Electrolyte Replacement and Mushroom Extracts

44:12 • 3min

The Role of GLP Ones in Metabolic Health

47:04 • 6min

The Use of Ozempic for Type Two Diabetes

53:00 • 8min

I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Jason Fung today. We last connected in October 2020 for Episode 121.

Dr. Fung is a nephrologist and a prominent figure in the intermittent fasting and low-carb space. He has made significant contributions as a founding member of The Fasting Method with his evidence-based guidance on weight loss and blood glucose management through low-carb diets and intermittent fasting. He has written several books, including The Obesity Code, The Complete Guide to Fasting, The Diabetes Code, and The Cancer Code.

In our discussion today, we look at the forecast for metabolic health in 2024, exploring how the growth of the diabetes population relates to the effects of the pandemic and addressing the conflict of interest with organizations like the ADA and registered dieticians. Dr. Fung shares some of his biggest frustrations, including the shallow and myopic thinking amongst those focusing on calories in and calories out, and we get into various facets of metabolic health, from the nuanced influences of gender, puberty, perimenopause, and menopause to hedonistic eating, sarcopenia, bio-individuality, and therapeutic fasting. Dr. Fung also shares his perspective on GLP-1s, shiftwork, supplements, and more.

Join us for valuable insights on various aspects of metabolic health and how they impact our well-being.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN

How the influence of food companies has led dieticians and diabetes associations to focus on moderation instead of a balanced diet
Dr. Fung shares his frustration with the lack of progress in addressing the diabetes issue
How hormones impact weight gain and hunger
Why does focusing on calories in and out not provide the solution to weight loss?
How intermittent fasting can help to control hormonal issues
How middle-aged women need to find balance when fasting to maintain muscle mass and avoid sarcopenia
How intermittent fasting can lead to increased strength despite losing muscle mass
What causes shift workers to gain weight?
The potential drawbacks of using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss
Why magnesium deficiency is a common problem in modern society

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Previous Episode Featuring Dr. Jason Fung

Ep. 121 – The Truth About Diabetes, Kidney Disease and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Jason Fung