#80 - Celebrity AMA #1: Fasting, rapamycin, performance vs. longevity, and more
Nov 18, 2019
In a lively AMA session, experts tackle the nuances of fasting, including why women might face unique challenges and how best to approach it. They delve into the complexities of adolescent dietary choices and the balance between performance and longevity in athletes. Tips for effective learning and memory retention are shared alongside must-read books. Curious questions about personal health tests and the potential stress of health obsession keep the conversation engaging while unraveling the interplay between nutrition, training, and overall wellness.
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Female Fasting Tips
Women may find water-only fasting more challenging than men.
Gradually increase fasting duration with time-restricted feeding and consider hydration and caffeine intake.
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Adolescent Fasting Considerations
Adolescent fasting may benefit those with metabolic issues but needs careful supervision.
Avoid regular fasting for adolescents due to potential growth and endocrine system impacts.
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In this special, bonus celebrity AMA episode, Peter answers questions from former Olympians and past guests, Apolo Ohno and Sasha Cohen, on a wide range of subjects including fasting, learning, training for performance versus longevity, and much more. This bonus AMA is available in full to everyone.
Apolo's questions begin [1:45];
Why women may have a harder time fasting, and tips for those who are struggling [2:10];
Is there any place for fasting as part of a nutritional strategy in adolescents? [6:15];
Tips for learning and retaining large amounts of new information (and the best nutritional approach) [9:15];
Must read books of 2019 [14:45;
If you could only keep a few watches for the rest of your life which would they be? [16:45];
What workout would Peter do inside a hotel room? [22:15];
What is Peter’s ultimate gorge meal? [23:45];
How do you foresee fasting as a mechanism for performance in athletes? [25:30];
What is driving Peter to strive for excellence? [33:30];
Sasha's questions begin [38:40];
What are you most excited about in the longevity space? [38:45];
At what point do you see enough data or proof that a new drug, or type of fasting is worth trying it out for yourself? [41:30];
Is it possible to obsess so much about your health that it becomes a negative stressor? [46:45];
Which tests are worth doing if you want to be proactive about your health? [48:15];
Are there any supplements Peter things are beneficial to be taking? [55:15];
How does Peter’s training differ when optimizing for performance versus longevity? [56:30];
How does taking testosterone and growth hormone affect performance versus longevity? [59:15]; and
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