Is intermittent fasting the health hack it's made out to be—or a trend with serious blind spots? In this powerhouse episode of vpod.ai, we peel back the hype to reveal what the science actually says.

You’ll learn:

• What intermittent fasting really is—and how it differs from calorie restriction
• The most popular IF methods: 16:8, 5:2, Eat-Stop-Eat, and more
• Short-term benefits backed by research: weight loss, insulin sensitivity, cellular repair
• Major long-term concerns: cardiovascular risk, muscle loss, hormonal disruption in women
• Who should not try intermittent fasting—and why
• How IF compares to new weight-loss drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide
• Whether fasted exercise is effective—or risky
• The crucial role of meal quality, circadian rhythm, and personalization in health

This isn't your average IF episode. It’s a comprehensive, science-forward analysis that will reshape how you think about when, what, and why you eat.