
Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi #1167 The 36-Hour Fast That Reboots Your Metabolism: How Autophagy, Ketones, and HGH Transform Your Body From the Inside Out With Ben Azadi
Nov 26, 2025
Explore the remarkable benefits of a 36-hour fast! Delve into how this fasting window activates metabolic reset, boosts human growth hormone, and enhances fat burning. Learn about autophagy and its cellular cleanup effects, which promote longevity. Discover the mental clarity that increases with elevated BDNF, and find practical tips on how to break your fast properly. Ben also addresses common concerns and who should avoid this fasting method, making it accessible and informative for all!
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36 Hours Hits A Metabolic Sweet Spot
- Fasting is a timed biological event that flips metabolic switches hour by hour.
- The magic begins after 24 hours and peaks between 30 and 36 hours for a deeper reset.
Don't Snack — Let Insulin Fall
- Avoid snacking so you can exit digestion mode and begin metabolic benefits.
- Let insulin drop after your last meal to shift from external to internal fuel.
Energy Diversion Starts Around 14 Hours
- At ~14 hours your body diverts energy from digestion to repair and cognition.
- This 'energy diversion' clears biological junk and initiates fat burning as glycogen depletes.




