Fasting has been shown to improve our metabolism, slow disease and potentially increase our life span. While world religions have practiced fasting for millennia, the trend of fasting has soared in popularity in the last decade.
Not all fasts are made equally and there are a lot of different rules to follow. Some purists argue that you’re only allowed water ... Show More
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Most replayed moment: How to build a better breakfast | Prof. Ben Gardner & Tim Spector
We’ve all heard the saying: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And while it may sound like a cliché, there’s some truth to it. Because for many of us, breakfast is the one meal we keep the same - day after day, morning after morning. This consistency means our break ... Show More
14m 22s
Sep 10
The science behind food that isn’t food, why you love it and why you should not fear it all | Prof Tim Spector & Prof Sarah Berry
Are some of your "healthy" foods actually high-risk ultra-processed foods? For decades, nutrition advice seemed relatively straightforward. Eat less sugar. Less salt. Less saturated fat. Then it all fell apart. In today’s episode, we examine the research that has forced us to ret ... Show More
1h 13m
Sep 8
Most replayed moment: The hormone that controls your weight | Dr Andrew Jenkinson
Floating through all of our bodies is a complex network of hormones. You can think of it as an internal postal service, delivering vital messages and instructions to different organs and systems. But what happens if these messages get intercepted, mixed up, or worse, not delivere ... Show More
12m 26s
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
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
Nov 2024
The Truth About Fasting: Separating Fact from Fiction
Fasting: is it a miracle health breakthrough, or just another fad? Dr. Mark Hyman is debunking all the misinformation on fasting’s true effects on your metabolism, muscle, and overall health. You’ll walk away with actionable tips to harness the benefits of fasting safely—no matte ... Show More
42m 49s
Nov 2024
The Truth About Fasting: Separating Fact from Fiction
Fasting: is it a miracle health breakthrough, or just another fad? Dr. Mark Hyman is debunking all the misinformation on fasting’s true effects on your metabolism, muscle, and overall health. You’ll walk away with actionable tips to harness the benefits of fasting safely—no matte ... Show More
46m 49s
Oct 2021
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
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