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Chris Palmer

03/31/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Fasting mimicking diets, like those developed by Valter Longo, can provide health benefits similar to ketogenic diets without the need for strict adherence to a ketogenic regimen.

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Transform Your Mental Health With Diet & Lifestyle | Dr. Chris Palmer

@ Andrew Huberman

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03/31/25

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Elizabeth Iorns

09/14/17

@ Y Combinator

Fasting can improve metabolic control and appetite regulation, but it can be difficult to maintain, as it affects cognitive function during the fasting period.

Chris Palmer

03/31/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Intermittent fasting and ketogenic diets can improve mitochondrial function and overall health, even for those without epilepsy or severe mental disorders.

Chris Palmer

03/31/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Fasting has been part of healing rituals across cultures for thousands of years, suggesting its potential health benefits are recognized historically.

Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

03/07/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Short-term fasting may have metabolic benefits, but its long-term effects on gut microbiota health are still unclear, and excessive mucus consumption by microbes can lead to inflammation.

Dr. Justin Sonnenburg

03/07/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Cleanses and fasting lack high-quality scientific backing, making it difficult to determine their health benefits or risks, especially in the context of a highly processed diet.

Justin Kan Cast

05/27/21

@ Justin Kan

Fasting could be a societal solution to improve self-control, but it's not a scalable answer for everyone.

Andrew Huberman

04/03/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Maintaining a low insulin level is beneficial for fat oxidation, and various dietary approaches can help achieve this, including low or moderate carbohydrate diets.

Christopher Gardner

05/12/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The Mediterranean diet and ketogenic diet have different effects on health markers, with the ketogenic diet lowering triglycerides more effectively.

Andrew Huberman

04/03/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Fasted exercise can enhance fat oxidation, especially after about 90 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, where the body shifts from burning glycogen to body fat.