218: The Truth about Peptides, Fasting, and Building Muscle Ft. Jay Campbell

In this podcast episode, Jay Campbell, a fitness and biohacking expert, engages in a conversation covering various aspects of health optimization. Starting with the discussion on medical-grade red light's effectiveness for fat loss, the conversation seamlessly transitions into exploring the world of peptides for healing, fat loss, cognition, and anti-aging. The conversation shifts gears, touching on fasting, debunking myths, and emphasizing the importance of metabolic flexibility. Jay shares insights from his personal experience with ketogenic diets, highlighting the significance of refeeding with clean carbohydrates.    Jay Campbell begins by highlighting the effectiveness of medical-grade red light for fat loss. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of understanding the application before delving into peptides. Moving on, Jay shares insights into fasting, debunking the misconception around a 12 to 16-hour fast and advocating for longer fasting periods, especially for metabolic flexibility. The discussion touches on the pitfalls of extended ketosis and the importance of strategic refeeding with clean carbohydrates. Finally, the podcast delves into Positive Muscle Failure (PMF), an unconventional yet effective training approach focusing on lifting to failure between 16 to 25 reps.   Key Takeaways:   Medical-grade red light proves effective for fat loss. Peptides, when used strategically, offer diverse health benefits. Extended fasting contributes to metabolic flexibility. Refeeding with clean carbohydrates is essential for those on ketogenic diets. Positive Muscle Failure (PMF) at a specific intensity results in substantial muscle growth.   Resources:   Jay Campbell’s website: https://jaycampbell.com/ Jay Campbell’s FREE Books: https://jaycampbell.com/freebooks Jay Campbell on Instagram: @jaycampbell333 Jay Campbell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JayCCampbell333 Jay Campbell on TikTok: @jaycampbell333 Jay Campbell on X (Twitter): @JayCampbell333 Jay Campbell on YouTube: @JayCampbell333 "The Million Dollar Body Method" by Nate Palmer: http://getnatesbook.com FASTAID http://drinkforfasting.com