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March 21, 2025 24 mins

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers explores the profound impact of 24-hour fasting on body composition, specifically focusing on how it promotes fat burning and metabolic flexibility. Discover the mechanisms that shift your body into a fat-burning mode and the specific types of fat most affected by this process.

 

Learn about the significant neurological benefits that occur during fasting, such as the production of ketones. Dr. Jockers discusses how these ketones help fuel the brain, reduce inflammation, and facilitate the detoxification of brain cells, enhancing overall brain health and function.

 

Delve into the fascinating world of autophagy, where Dr. Jockers explains how fasting initiates this cellular cleansing process, leading to the renewal and improved function of cells. Understand how this self-regenerative process contributes to longevity and better health.

 

 


In This Episode:

00:00 Introduction to Polyphenols and Gut Health

02:58 Exploring 24-Hour Fasting

05:08 Understanding the Science of Fasting

14:23 Microbiome Reset and Fasting Benefits

20:51 Practical Tips for a 24-Hour Fast

23:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

 

 

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A 24-hour fast is incredible for resetting the microbiome, promoting a thicker, healthier mucus lining in the gut. 

 

- Dr. Jockers

 

 

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