Eating at regular intervals creates a regular ghrelin secretion and activity of the AGRP neurons, leading to regular hunger intervals and neural flexibility in processing hunger cues, such as distinguishing between hunger and hypoglycemia. However, for those who are genuinely hypoglycemic, stable blood sugar levels are necessary.
This podcast discusses circadian eating and intermittent fasting, two dietary habits that are becoming increasingly popular. The guest speaker also shares his experience in transitioning from eating every few hours to eating only twice a day.
Factors such as an individual's response to food and their lifestyle behaviors can affect how much their glucose spikes or drops after a meal, making it unique to each person.
Joe Rogan and his guest discuss the benefits of fasting on performance and energy levels, including an increased clarity of mind and the feeling of discovering a new level of physical capability.
Keeping a consistent feeding window of at least 8 hours and starting it at least one hour after waking may lead to benefits such as weight loss, organ health, quality sleep, and cognition due to its impacts on clock genes that regulate various body processes.
A study was conducted with hotel workers where one group was told that their job was a form of exercise, while the other group was given low calorie shakes. The results showed that the group who perceived their job as exercise saw a decrease in weight and blood pressure.