February 06, 2023

#303 - AMA Part 4, Recycling, Extended Fasting, Insulin Resistance, Electrolytes, Coffee, Tea, Glucose, CGM, Fasting Fluctuation, And More!

56 minutes

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19:10 - Listener Q&A: Neva - I’ve Been Dying To Ask, Any Suggestions On Balancing The Fung Community Perspective Of “Longer Fasts Needed To Get Insulin Resistance Reversed And For The Autophagy Needed To Reduce Excess Skin” Vs Cynthia’s Concerns About Longer Fasts And Especially Getting Enough Protein? This Conundrum Has Been A Problem For Me.

28:05 - Listener Q&A: Nicole - Is It Ok To Cycle Your Fasting Times? Anywhere From 14-18

If You Consume 10 Calories Via Electrolytes (LMNT) Are You Still Fasting?

Is Coffee Ok To Have While Fasting?

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43:45 - Listener Q&A: Sarah - Help! My Fasting Glucose Is Going Up! I Have Been Intermittent Fasting For Over 2 Years. I Usually Eat Lunch And Dinner And I Am Low Carb. I Have Been Doing My Best To Eat 100 Grams Or More Of Protein Daily. I’m 40, Haven’t Made Any Huge Changes Lately. My Fasting Glucose Has Been Staying Over 100 Even After 18 Hours. In March I Had My Insulin Checked And It Was 2, 3 And 5 Within Two Weeks On 3 Separate Occasions. I Would Love Any Advice!

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56:40 - Listener Q&A: Natalie - How Come Some Times It’s Easy To Fast And Other Times I Can Barely Make It 16 Hours. Does Age? Cycle? Does/ Should Perimenopause Change Anything About The Way We Fast. How Can We Get Comfortable Fluctuating Between 3-5 Lbs Knowing We Didn’t Eat That Much, Yes Water Weight And Bloating, But How Can We Not Let It Ruin Our Vibe. Lol! Random Thoughts By A 40-Something.

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