
The Intermittent Fasting Podcast
Burn fat, gain energy, and enhance health by changing WHEN you eat, not WHAT you eat! Explore the intermittent fasting (IF) lifestyle, with Melanie Avalon - biohacker, founder of AvalonX, and author of What When Wine Diet: Lose Weight And Feel Great With Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, And Wine - and Barry Conrad - actor, singer-songwriter, and creator and host of Banter with BC.
Latest episodes

Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 4min
#389 - Caloric Restriction Vs. Fasting, Triggering Protein Muscle Synthesis, HDAC Inhibition, Autophagy, mTor, Food Cravings, Avocados, And More!
Visit ifpodcast.com/episode389 for FULL shownotes, and ifpodcast.com/stuffwelike for all the stuff we like!Impact of Intermittent Fasting and/or Caloric Restriction on Aging-Related Outcomes in Adults: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled TrialsListener Q&A: Rebeca - Avocados, avocados, avocadosListener Q&A: Shari - If I want more muscle definition, should I eat shortly after my weight lifting session or complete my 16 hour fast?Our content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

Sep 23, 2024 • 1h 4min
#388 - Special Guest: Dr. Naomi Parrella, Weight Loss, Fat Loss, Semaglutide And GLP-1 Inhibitors, Fasting With An App, Muscle Loss, High Protein Diets, And More!
Visit ifpodcast.com/episode388 for FULL shownotes, and ifpodcast.com/stuffwelike for all the stuff we like!LMNT: Go to drinklmnt.com/ifpodcast to get a free sample pack with any purchase! Learn all about electrolytes in Episode 237 - our interview with Robb Rolf!Naomi's backgroundExercise doesn't drive weight lossHormonal fluctuations affecting fat lossFasting for womenSemaglutide and GLP-1 inhibitorsDeveloping the Zero AppData collection and sharing with other wearablesDiet mindset and tracking a fastFasting studiesCaloric reductionOur content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

Sep 16, 2024 • 60min
#387 - Glucose Uptake & Disposal, Low Carb & Berries, Choosing A Keto Diet, Fat Loss, Appetite Suppression, Fad Diets, Avoiding Keto Mistakes, And More!
Visit ifpodcast.com/episode387 for FULL shownotes, and ifpodcast.com/stuffwelike for all the stuff we like!BETTERHELP: Visit betterhelp.com/ifpodcast today to get 10% off your first month!BUTCHERBOX: For a limited time go to butcherbox.com/ifpodcast and get salmon, chicken breast or grass-fed ground beef—for free in every order for a whole year! Plus, get $20 off your first order!Listener Q&A: Stacy - To keto or not?Listener Q&A: Jennifer - Salivation breaks fast??Listener Q&A: Amiee - When is the best time to take berberine?Listener Q&A: Denielle - I have a question about Berberine. Is long term use ok?The clinical efficacy and safety of berberine in the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a meta-analysis and systematic review March 2024Efficacy and Safety of Berberine Alone for Several Metabolic Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical TrialsOur content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

Sep 9, 2024 • 1h 5min
#386 - Fasting Terminology Consensus, Adjusting To Time Restricted Eating, Perception Of Fullness, Metabolic Flexibility, Pre-Workout Meals, Fasted Exercise, And More!
Visit ifpodcast.com/episode386 for FULL shownotes, and ifpodcast.com/stuffwelike for all the stuff we like!LMNT: Go to drinklmnt.com/ifpodcast to get a free sample pack with any purchase! Learn all about electrolytes in Episode 237 - our interview with Robb Rolf!International consensus on fasting terminologyListener Q&A: Patti - I’m sure it’s different for everyone but... how long does it generally take for your body to adjust to IF?Dietary and physical activity adaptations to alternate day modified fasting: implications for optimal weight loss Four weeks of 16: 8 time-restricted feeding on stress, sleep, quality of life, hunger level, and body composition in healthy adults: a pilot study on wellness optimizationOur content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

Sep 2, 2024 • 59min
#385 - Metabolic Flexibility, Energy Toxicity, Autophagy, Carbs Vs. Fats, Metabolic Science, Hypoglycemia, Glucose Uptake, TOFI, Insulin Resistance, And More!
Visit ifpodcast.com/episode385 for FULL shownotes, and ifpodcast.com/stuffwelike for all the stuff we like!SEED: Go to seed.com/ifpodcast and use code 25IFPODCAST to get 25% off your first month of DS-01®!BUTCHERBOX: For a limited time go to butcherbox.com/ifpodcast and choose from filet mignons, ribeyes, or NY strips, FREE in every box for a year! Plus, get $20 off your first order!Listener Q&A: Sara - How to safely get back into it when you are hypoglycemic?NUTRISENSE: Get $30 off a CGM at Nutrisense.Io/Ifpodcast with the code IFPODCAST!Our content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

Aug 26, 2024 • 52min
#384 - High Sugar Fruit, Artificial Colors & Flavors, Increased Anxiety, Mental Health, BDNF, Ketones, GABA Dominance, And More!
Visit ifpodcast.com/episode384 for FULL shownotes, and ifpodcast.com/stuffwelike for all the stuff we like!LMNT: Go to drinklmnt.com/ifpodcast to get a free sample pack with any purchase! Learn all about electrolytes in Episode 237 - our interview with Robb Rolf!BETTERHELP: Visit betterhelp.com/ifpodcast today to get 10% off your first month!APOLLO NEURO: For 15% off go to ifpodcast.com/apollo and use promo code IFPODCAST.The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast Episode #50 - Dave Rabin (ApolloNeuro)Listener Q&A: Anon - Anxiety after starting IF?Our content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

Aug 19, 2024 • 59min
#383 - Red Light Mask, Hyaluronic Acid, Ketone Breath, Diet Wars, Processed Food Addiction, Nitrates, Nitrites, Red Meat, And More!
Visit ifpodcast.com/episode383 for FULL shownotes, and ifpodcast.com/stuffwelike for all the stuff we like!APOLLO NEURO: For 15% off go to ifpodcast.com/apollo and use promo code IFPODCAST.BUTCHERBOX: For a limited time go to butcherbox.com/ifpodcast and get salmon, chicken breast or steak tips—for free in every order for a whole year! Plus, get $20 off your first order!Listener Q&A: Erin - [I've been] tasting that metallic ketone taste in my mouth shortly after my meal. I haven’t heard you discuss this phenomenon... Any thoughts?Listener Q&A: Andrea - Is organic “nitrate free” deli style meat safe to eat in large quantities?Our content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

Aug 12, 2024 • 57min
#382 - Exercise, Resistance Training, Zone 2 Training, EPOC, Autophagy, Mitophagy, CBD Gummies, Algae, And More!
Visit ifpodcast.com/episode382 for FULL shownotes, and ifpodcast.com/stuffwelike for all the stuff we like!SEED: Go to seed.com/ifpodcast and use code 25IFPODCAST to get 25% off your first month of DS-01®!LMNT: Go to drinklmnt.com/ifpodcast to get a free sample pack with any purchase! Learn all about electrolytes in Episode 237 - our interview with Robb Rolf!Listener Q&A: Mari - What type of exercise is good to help increase autophagy?Does Exercise Regulate Autophagy in Humans? A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisExercise and Training Regulation of Autophagy Markers in Human and Rat Skeletal MusclePhysical Exercise and Selective Autophagy: Benefit and Risk on Cardiovascular HealthListener Q&A: Sandra - Can you tell me if you think that taking a CBD gummy will break my fast?FEALS: Go to feals.com/ifpodcast to become a member and get 50% off your first order, with free shipping!Listener Q&A: Rebecca - I am wondering if taking spirulina tablets in the morning (when it’s recommended) would break the fast?Our content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

Aug 5, 2024 • 56min
#381 - Cognitive Health, Alzheimer's Disease, Insulin Resistance, Amyloid Plaque, Diabetes, MCT Oil, Exogenous Ketones, BDNF, And More!
Visit ifpodcast.com/episode381 for FULL shownotes, and ifpodcast.com/stuffwelike for all the stuff we like!Listener Q&A: Name - SubjectBUTCHERBOX: For a limited time go to butcherbox.com/ifpodcast and get ground chicken, ground sirloin, or ground pork—for free in every order for a whole year! Plus, get $20 off your first order!SEED: Go to seed.com/ifpodcast and use code 25IFPODCAST to get 25% off your first month of DS-01®!SEED: Listener Q&A: Kel - I would be very interested in learning about what lengths of fasting help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s.The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast Episode #256 - Max LugavereThe Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast Episode #252 - Nathan Price, PhD and Leroy Hood, MD, PhDEffects of intermittent fasting on cognitive health and Alzheimer’s diseaseBoost brain health and slow mental aging with 10 intriguing tips from longevity expertsListener Q&A: Michele - Do you girls know anything about Mody diabetes?Our content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 2min
#380 - Flexible Fasting, Collagen, OMAD, TMAD, Meal Planning, Protein Ice Cream, Sweet Treats, Podcast Mistakes, And More!
Visit ifpodcast.com/episode380 for FULL shownotes, and ifpodcast.com/stuffwelike for all the stuff we like!APOLLO NEURO: For 15% off go to ifpodcast.com/apollo and use promo code IFPODCASTBETTERHELP: Visit betterhelp.com/ifpodcast today to get 10% off your first month!BUTCHERBOX: For a limited time go to butcherbox.com/ifpodcast and get bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon—for free in every order for a whole year! Plus, get $20 off your first order!MD LOGIC: Get 10% off at mdlogichealth.com with the code IFPODCAST!Listener Q&A: How often do you change up fasting?The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast Episode #255 - Dr. Mindy PelzOur content does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine and does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.
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