We dive deep on the amazing benefits of prolonged fasting, what both science and religion has to say about it, and we even give you an in depth guide on how to begin your fasting journey!

TIMESTAMPS:

(0:00) Intro to prolonged fasting

(2:05) Cultural & religious perspective

(5:15) Ramadan & the three levels of fasting

(16:30) Evolutionary perspective

(17:30) Why is it important for you to fast?

(26:05) Fasting & cancer treatment in humans

(29:05) Prolonged fasting promotes stem cell regeneration

(30:40) Fasting therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes

(31:25) Fasting on body composition & health markers

(32:30) Regeneration of entire immune system

(34:10) Our prolonged fasting guide

(34:30) Before you start

(37:35) During the fast

(41:40) Re-feeding

(46:40) Precautionary note

(48:25) Outro

EPISODE LINKS:

Fasting & cancer treatment in humans

Prolonged fasting promotes stem cell regeneration

Fasting therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes

Effects of fasting on body composition & health markers

Three day fast regenerates the entire immune system

Dr. Abud Bakri's Re-feeding Guide

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