Is fasting really healthy? How do caloric restriction and intermittent fasting affect our brain and body? What are the differences between Ramadan fasting and other types of fasting?
In this video, I explore the science of fasting, its effects on metabolism, its connection to the keto diet, and how prolonged fasting changes the body at a cellular level. Covering all the studies in one episode is unfortunately impossible, so feel free to ask any additional questions in the comments on YouTube or Instagram @synapsispodcast!
Some of the questions I try to answer:
✔️ What happens in the body during fasting?
✔️ Does caloric restriction really extend lifespan?
✔️ What is the relationship between fasting and ketosis?
✔️ How does fasting affect the brain?
✔️ What is the healthiest way to break a fast?
Timestamps:00:00 - 02:30 Introduction02:30 - 03:50 Metabolism: Fasting vs. Fed State03:50 - 06:00 Glucose, Insulin, and Diabetes06:00 - 07:30 Glucose Storage and Transition to Fat Burning07:30 - 10:00 Types of Fasting10:00 - 13:00 Glucose in the Brain, Brain Injuries, and Epilepsy13:00 - 16:35 Brain Health, Keto Diet & Fasting, Alzheimer's16:20 - 21:00 Cardiovascular/Metabolic/Systemic Effects21:00 - 24:00 Ideal Meals for Breaking a Fast24:00 - 26:00 Summary & Conclusion