Chapter
The Benefits and Risks of Fasting
1:29:49 - 1:36:53 (07:03)
The episode discusses the benefits of fasting in terms of biasing the body towards more epinephrine and cortisol release but warns about the risks of fasting along with chronic stress.
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This transcript discusses the benefits of time-restricted feeding, where meals are consumed during a set period of time, for improved sleep and metabolism, with some exceptions for those who stick to rigid eating schedules.
1:29:49 - 1:33:05 (03:15)
Summary
This transcript discusses the benefits of time-restricted feeding, where meals are consumed during a set period of time, for improved sleep and metabolism, with some exceptions for those who stick to rigid eating schedules.
ChapterThe Benefits and Risks of Fasting
EpisodeBoost Your Energy & Immune System with Cortisol & Adrenaline
PodcastHuberman Lab
Eating carbohydrate-rich foods can cause a blunting effect on cortisol and epinephrine levels in the bloodstream, whereas consuming non-carbohydrate foods can keep epinephrine levels high.
1:33:05 - 1:34:44 (01:39)
Summary
Eating carbohydrate-rich foods can cause a blunting effect on cortisol and epinephrine levels in the bloodstream, whereas consuming non-carbohydrate foods can keep epinephrine levels high. Comfort foods that contain carbohydrates may cause a positive feedback loop in cortisol systems.
ChapterThe Benefits and Risks of Fasting
EpisodeBoost Your Energy & Immune System with Cortisol & Adrenaline
PodcastHuberman Lab
The podcast discusses the positive effects of fasting such as biased system towards adrenaline release and towards cortisol release but low enough to avoid negative health effects, as well as the negative effects such as low testosterone, estrogen, gray hair and chronic stress caused by chronically fasting while experiencing stressors.
1:34:44 - 1:36:53 (02:08)
Summary
The podcast discusses the positive effects of fasting such as biased system towards adrenaline release and towards cortisol release but low enough to avoid negative health effects, as well as the negative effects such as low testosterone, estrogen, gray hair and chronic stress caused by chronically fasting while experiencing stressors.