Chapter
The Relationship Between Intermittent Fasting, Saunas, Growth Hormone, and Cancer Risk
20:50 - 29:14 (08:24)
Intermittent fasting and saunas can increase growth hormone levels, but there is no evidence supporting that these natural methods can cause cancer. Many people practice intermittent fasting for mental clarity and overall health benefits.
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The hosts discuss the fundamental law of thermodynamics regarding calories in, calories out and recommend getting 150 to 180 minutes of zone two cardio per week in addition to resistance exercise for overall cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and brain health.
20:50 - 22:41 (01:51)
Summary
The hosts discuss the fundamental law of thermodynamics regarding calories in, calories out and recommend getting 150 to 180 minutes of zone two cardio per week in addition to resistance exercise for overall cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and brain health.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Intermittent Fasting, Saunas, Growth Hormone, and Cancer Risk
EpisodeDr. Kyle Gillett: How to Optimize Your Hormones for Health & Vitality
PodcastHuberman Lab
Dr. Peter Attia addresses concerns of whether the increase in growth hormone from intermittent fasting or saunas can cause levels of GH so high that they cause cancer, explaining the benefits of the spike in growth hormone from fasting and the mental effects it can have on individuals, as well as the differences between steroid and peptide hormones.
22:41 - 29:14 (06:32)
Summary
Dr. Peter Attia addresses concerns of whether the increase in growth hormone from intermittent fasting or saunas can cause levels of GH so high that they cause cancer, explaining the benefits of the spike in growth hormone from fasting and the mental effects it can have on individuals, as well as the differences between steroid and peptide hormones.