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May 2024
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62. Q&A: Fasting Dos & Don’ts, Improving...

Gary Brecka
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Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode:

  • What are the dos and don’ts of fasting?
  • Can you improve your testosterone levels naturally?
  • Ways to improve sleep and recovery.


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Do you get overwhelmed with what’s okay and what’s not during fasting? Gary Brecka is answering your top questions! You’ll learn about the dos and don’ts of fasting, how to avoid adrenal fatigue and burnout, and ways to improve your testosterone levels naturally. He also dives into what you can do to avoid headaches, whether or not you should put butter in your coffee, and who shouldn’t drink sparkling water. Tune in to learn how to optimize your sleep and boost your energy through simple lifestyle changes that you can implement today!


00:00 - Is sparkling water bad for your health?

03:00 - Is black coffee okay during a fast?

04:15 - Can you work out during a fast?

05:00 - Should I continue to take my 10X supplements during a 3-day fast?

06:00 - How can you prevent headaches during fasting?

08:00 - How to avoid adrenal burnout with better sleep.

10:00 - Can you improve testosterone naturally?

12:15 - Do MCT Oils actually have a benefit in coffee?

13:50 - Should you cold plunge if you have the COMT gene mutation?


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