The Life Stylist 624. Why Biomimetics Are the Future: Pain-Free Fasting, Exercise, & Longevity w/ Dr. Chris Rhodes
Sep 16, 2025
Dr. Chris Rhodes, a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry, dives into the fascinating world of fasting and its pivotal role in health and longevity. He reveals how fasting is biologically ingrained as a survival mechanism and critiques common misconceptions about eating habits. The discussion includes different fasting methods, their benefits on immune health, and muscle mass's relation to lifespan. Chris also introduces Mimeo, a supplement mimicking fasting benefits, and examines the groundbreaking potential of biomimetics to enhance self-healing and longevity.
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Fasting Is An Evolutionary Survival Program
- Fasting is an evolutionarily built program that toggles cellular survival, repair, and maintenance modes.
- It shifts biology from reproduction/growth toward protecting current cells until resources return.
Eating Constantly Prevents Cellular Repair
- Constant grazing keeps the body in a damaging post-prandial inflammatory state.
- Regular meals plus snacks interrupt repair cycles and prevent maintenance processes from running.
Year-Long Medically Supervised Fast Case
- Chris mentions a medically supervised year-long fast where a man lost ~150 pounds using IV nutrition.
- The case shows extreme fasting can be done safely under medical supervision with supportive nutrients.