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Tips for Preserving Muscle Mass During Fasting
16:11 - 21:04 (04:53)
In this podcast, Ben Greenfield provides tips for preserving muscle mass during prolonged fasts. He recommends consuming branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) before and during the fast, as well as doing short bouts of low-intensity exercise to activate the sympathetic nervous system and mobilize free fatty acids for fuel.
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The loss of lean body mass is inevitable during fasting, but can be reduced by consuming pure branched chain amino acids and doing low impact exercises such as push-ups and chin-ups to activate the sympathetic nervous system, mobilize free fatty acids, and set up the body for a more effective fat burning and transition into ketosis.
16:11 - 18:28 (02:16)
Summary
The loss of lean body mass is inevitable during fasting, but can be reduced by consuming pure branched chain amino acids and doing low impact exercises such as push-ups and chin-ups to activate the sympathetic nervous system, mobilize free fatty acids, and set up the body for a more effective fat burning and transition into ketosis.
ChapterTips for Preserving Muscle Mass During Fasting
Episode#188: Dom D'Agostino on Disease Prevention, Cancer, and Living Longer
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Fasting can stimulate autophagy, increase insulin sensitivity, and boost weight loss.
18:28 - 19:36 (01:08)
Summary
Fasting can stimulate autophagy, increase insulin sensitivity, and boost weight loss. Additionally, fasting can be protein sparing due to the elevated ketone levels in the body.
ChapterTips for Preserving Muscle Mass During Fasting
Episode#188: Dom D'Agostino on Disease Prevention, Cancer, and Living Longer
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The use of supplements such as 5-HTP may aid in reducing hunger cravings and improving sleep during fasting while fasting itself can have numerous potential benefits according to a book titled "The Fasting Cure".
19:36 - 21:04 (01:27)
Summary
The use of supplements such as 5-HTP may aid in reducing hunger cravings and improving sleep during fasting while fasting itself can have numerous potential benefits according to a book titled "The Fasting Cure".