It seems like every day, someone new mentions intermittent fasting. But what is it, exactly?
There are myriad options — from the 5:2 diet, with two days of extreme calorie restriction each week, to the warrior diet, which involves eating only raw fruit during the day and a mammoth feast at night.
Whatever the approach, intermittent fasting involves restric ... Show More
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The evolutionary science behind why you can’t lose weight and how to avoid 5 modern food mistakes | Prof Daniel Lieberman
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Effects of Fasting & Time Restricted Eating on Fat Loss & Health
This episode I discuss the science and practice of fasting also called time-restricted feeding. I review the data on how limiting food intake to specific portions of every 24-hour cycle (or fasting longer) impacts weight loss, fat loss specifically, liver health, mental focus, mu ... Show More
2h 22m
Oct 2024
Fasting for Health: What Do We Know? (SNP34)
<p>Fasting has gained immense popularity as a dietary approach, but what does the scientific evidence say about its health benefits?</p> <p>Studies have explored how fasting might influence metabolic markers, energy expenditure, and even aging. However, while fasting shows promis ... Show More
21m 4s
Aug 2025
Essentials: Effects of Fasting & Time Restricted Eating on Fat Loss & Health
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explore intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating, highlighting the positive benefits for weight loss, metabolism, organ health, circadian rhythms and cellular repair. I explain a practical framework for designing a time-restricted ... Show More
44m 11s
May 2025
What Happens if You Don't Eat For 72 Hours?
Dr. Mindy delves into the science of fasting and explores the incredible benefits your body experiences during a 72-hour fast. In this episode, you will learn about the two metabolisms, the sugar burner and fat burner systems, and how your body transitions between them. Discover ... Show More
20m 22s
Oct 2024
Latest research on intermittent fasting and time restricted eating
Learn about the potential benefits, risks, and practical considerations for implementing this popular eating pattern, especially for women. References:Effects of 4- and 6-h Time-Restricted Feeding on Weight and Cardiometabolic Health: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Adults with ... Show More
11m 18s
Sep 2023
6 Intermittent Fasting Protocols for Fat Loss, Mood, Energy, and Improving Your Overall Health
<p>In this episode, renowned holistic health expert and intermittent fasting devotee Dr. Mindy Pelz is here to explain the 101 of fasting for better health. You’ll learn the empowering science behind why it works and how it can help you achieve so many health goals.</p><p> </p><p ... Show More
1h 7m