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Bonus: Intermittent Fasting Boosts Brain Power: Mark Mattson, Ph.D., with Dave Asprey

Jan 8, 2021

Mark Mattson, Ph.D., a renowned neuroscientist from Johns Hopkins Medicine, shares groundbreaking insights on intermittent fasting's effects on brain and body health. He discusses how fasting enhances cognitive function and can combat obesity and diabetes when combined with exercise. Mark also highlights the role of natural compounds in boosting performance and the benefits of specific beverages and medicinal mushrooms for brain health. This enlightening conversation emphasizes the importance of balanced nutrition and mindful eating in maximizing the benefits of fasting.

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Intro

2min

The Science of Fasting and Exercise

8min

Unlocking Cognitive Potential Through Natural Compounds

2min

Fasting, Fungi, and Brain Health

16min

Balancing Ketosis and Nutrition

9min

Practical Applications of Intermittent Fasting and Metabolism

3min

In this bonus replay episode of Bulletproof Radio, we've taken all the best parts of my previous podcast with Mark Mattson, Ph.D., and condensed them here for a shorter episode. Highlights include Mark's great research on fasting and supports the topic of my new book, "Fast This Way: Burn Fat, Heal Inflammation and Eat Like the High-Performing Human You Were Meant to Be."

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Mark, a neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins Medicine, is one of the world’s top experts on the health benefits of intermittent fasting on the brain and body.

Decades before intermittent fasting diets became popular, he began studying mouse models to understand how the brain adapts to challenges like fasting and exercise. He and his research teams have shown that fasting can improve cognitive function and metabolic health. See some of his current research in the New England Journal of Medicine on how fasting can help people live longer.

"Intermittent fasting and exercise can reverse diabetes, and obesity in humans if a person can switch their eating pattern, and get on an exercise program,” Mark says.

His work on intermittent fasting has been featured on national media and he has given a TED Talk, “Why Fasting Bolsters Brain Power”.

Enjoy the show!

Mark Mattson, Ph.D.: neuroscience.jhu.edu/research/faculty/57

Full Podcast Episode with Transcript: What the Godfather of IF Eats – Mark Mattson, Ph.D. – #634

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