The FastingWell Podcast

A new research study (from earlier this year) shows the rates of type 2 diabetes remission and other health improvements after almost 3 years on a low-carb diet (similar to keto). This was in a general practice clinic in England, with Dr. David Unwin.  The patients also showed weight loss, improved blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol, lower triglycerides, and saved money on medications. I'll break down the details of this new research study in today's episode. 

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Full paper 

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Salt is a SUPER-important topic for anyone who’s fasting, or eating low-carb. Salt is also very important for overall health. That's why today I'm sharing a detailed summary of the book, The Salt Fix (by Dr. James DiNicolantonio).  Timestamps are below.   

This summary will help you understand why much of what you've heard about salt may be wrong, where the salt restriction guidelines came from, why it's better and healthier to eat all the salt you crave (at least for most people), and some specific ideas about how to put this info in practice. 

👉 YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/R-DOrXvucKc   

👉 My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell   

👉 The Salt Fix, by Dr. Jame Dinic. (book on Amazon)   

👉 Listen to The Salt Fix with a free trial on Audible   

Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode56/  

⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰:  
Overview (0:00) | 
Book introduction (2:24) | 
Chapter 1 - But doesn't salt cause high blood pressure? (4:31) | 
Chapter 2 - We are salty folk (6:14) | 
Chapter 3 - The war against salt, and how we demonized the wrong white crystal (8:04) | 
Chapter 4 - What really causes heart disease? (15:13) | 
Chapter 5 - We are starving inside (19:57) | 
Chapter 6 - Crystal rehab: Using salt cravings to kick sugar addiction (23:49) | 
Chapter 7 - How much salt do you really need? (28:13) | 
Chapter 8 - The salt fix: give your body what it really needs (38:02) | 
Epilogue & appendices (46:01) | 

Cholesterol basics, and what should you do if your LDL cholesterol gets higher while on keto or fasting? Does that mean you have a higher risk of getting a heart attack? Should you quit keto? Quit fasting? Take a medication to lower your cholesterol? Do something else?  I'll explore all of those questions in today's episode.

YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/R7MxomW1_Eo   

My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell   

Statin / Keto / LDL Paper (Dr.’s Bikman/Diamond/Mason) 

Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode55/  

I’ve pulled these topics from videos on my YouTube channel (links below). First, 7 daily habits that can help you rapidly improve your blood sugar. This is super-relevant for people with prediabetes, diabetes, or just trying to prevent diabetes. After that, I explain 3 reasons focusing on a *goal* of weight loss may be causing you harm.   

7 Daily Habits to Rapidly Improve Blood Sugar (YouTube video):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1IFIX2LhPc&   

Blog version (blood sugar habits):  https://fastingwell.com/daily-habits-improve-blood-sugar/   

3 Reasons your Weight Loss GOAL may be Harming You (video):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_00Sl1fcWk   

Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode54/  

Kidney disease is common, and often leads to kidney failure. Once you have kidney failure, you're at a higher risk of a bunch of other health problems, and ultimately a much higher risk of death. The bad news is kidney failure is not usually reversible. The good news?  Kidney failure is easily preventable in most cases, by fixing the underlying problems (like high blood sugar, and high blood pressure). Today I'll explain what causes kidney failure, and how you can prevent it through intermittent fasting, eating low carb, and other healthy lifestyle changes.

YouTube version:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFXms_NRHlE   

My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell   

Blog version:  https://fastingwell.com/prevent-kidney-failure-fasting-keto/ 

Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode53/  

Lecanemab (aka Leqembi) recently got full approval form the FDA for Alzheimer’s treatment, and will now be covered by Medicare. But this medication is not only expensive, it has some major health risks. In this episode, I'll break down the risks and benefits of this new medication. Then I’ll compare lecanemab to an Alzheimer's program centered around fasting and ketosis (along with a few other medical tests and treatments), developed by Dr. Dale Bredesen, author of “The End of Alzheimer’s”.

YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/JpWBxxZqiwA   

---Previous episode on Alzheimer’s prevention---  
Video:  https://youtu.be/Z2OVf_rmwOE 
Podcast:  https://fastingwell.com/episode22/   
Blog:  https://fastingwell.com/ketoflex-fasting-alzheimers/   

---Dr. Bredesen's Books---   
📙 The End of Alzheimer's:  https://amzn.to/3DMwhmS   
📘 The End of Alzheimer's Program:  https://amzn.to/3NLlIVL   
📗 The First Survivors of Alzheimer’s:  https://amzn.to/3NNaBvj   

Listen w/ a 30-day free trial on Audible:  https://amzn.to/3gKo9vI 

Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode52/  

Dr. Ken Ford is CEO & founder of the IHMC research institute. He also hosts a popular podcast about science called Stem-talk. Today he shares his expertise and personal experience about the ketogenic diet, and addresses other questions related to nutrition, muscle building, healthy aging, fasting, the state of research, and more.

YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/BvBkp7NPZpA   

Does Fasting Burn Muscle? (blog post):  https://fastingwell.com/fasting-muscle-loss/   

Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode51/   

TIMESTAMPS:  

Intro to Dr. Ken Ford & Stem-talk (5:28) // What is a ketogenic diet? (12:36) // When did Ken start keto? (15:39) // How has keto changed? (19:38) // Getting enough protein on keto or fasting (25:00) // Top health benefits of keto (32:41) // A “cyclic” ketogenic diet (41:39) // What constitutes a "well-formulated" ketogenic diet? (45:27) // Making keto sustainable (51:07) // Keto & cholesterol / heart disease (57:05) // Nutrition research reporting (1:05:54) // Erythritol & heart disease news reports (1:10:08) // Exogenous ketone supplements (1:15:31) // Ken thoughts about intermittent fasting (1:21:43) // Risks & benefits of extended fasting (1:25:08) // Prioritizing protein for healthy aging (1:32:40) // Stem-talk podcast (1:41:28) 

Several steps you can use to get into ketosis quickly, much faster than you would just by limiting carbs. Why get into ketosis? Ketones have a bunch of health benefits, and having higher ketones is a big advantage when it comes to fasting.

YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/81oPNXoBIAE   

My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell   

KetoStart (ketone supplement):  https://fastingwell.com/ketostart   

Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode50/  

Turns out, ketones have a bunch of health benefits, and it's not just limited to weight loss! There are brain benefits, heart benefits, and many more!

YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/-IvmtmRYE9M   

My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell   

KetoStart (ketone supplement):  https://fastingwell.com/ketostart 

Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode49/  

4 tips to make intermittent fasting easier. These tips will also help you make fasting sustainable, so you don't feel like quitting, and help you be successful as a beginner.

YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/v1SQg6nN4Gg   

My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell   

Easy Fasting Guide:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-easy-fasting-guide/   

No Snacking Challenge:  https://fastingwell.com/join-no-snacking-challenge/   

Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode48/