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What the Godfather of IF Eats - Mark Mattson, Ph.D. : 634

Oct 10, 2019
Mark Mattson, a leading neuroscience professor at Johns Hopkins University and intermittent fasting expert, dives deep into the brain benefits of fasting. He discusses how fasting enhances cognitive function and metabolic health, revealing it can even reverse diabetes and obesity. Mark shares practical fasting tips, including optimal eating times and dietary strategies for maximum brain performance. The conversation also touches on the roles of key growth factors like NGF and BDNF in brain health, making for an enlightening and health-focused dialogue.
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