
#89 - AMA #11: All things fasting
from The Peter Attia Drive
by Peter Attia, MD
Published: Mon Jan 20 2020
Show Notes
In this "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) episode, Peter answers a wide range of fasting-specific questions from subscribers. Peter starts by defining the various fasting protocols, details his own personal fasting regimen, explains his revised plan for 2020,and provides a ton of value to anyone interested in fasting. Once again, Bob Kaplan, Peter's head of research, will be asking the questions. If you're not a subscriber and listening on a podcast player, you'll only be able to hear a preview of the AMA.
 
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 We discuss:
- Defining the various fasting protocols [1:00];
 - Why Peter plans to switch to a 3-day fast once per month in 2020[];
 - How Peter uses his CGM to gain insights into the depth of fast [];
 - Peter's supplement protocol during fasting, and why he eats a ketogenic diet leading up to a prolonged fast [];
 - Peter's exercise regimen during a fast [];
 - Peter's hunger levels during a typical 7-day fast [];
 - Fasting observations—Core body temperature and thyroid hormone [];
 - Fasting observations—Glucose, BHB, and hunger levels [];
 - Peter's sleep protocol during a fast [];
 - Does Peter observe any differences between men and women in their ability to fast? [];
 - How Peter prefers to break a long fast [];
 - Importance of community support while fasting, and is there a perfect fasting protocol? [];and
 - More.
 
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