#14 Is fasting the key to performing better and living longer?

Fasting has once again found its way into the mainstream media, and over the past few months we've heard one expert after another speak out about how good fasting is. But is that really the case?

We review the concepts of fasting and starvation and take a closer look at what happens to the body when you have not eaten for 12 hours, 24 hours, and several days, respectively.

When talking about performance, it's often about the balance between fat and sugar burning. We discuss the pros and cons of fasting, as well as who could potentially benefit the most from it.

There is also a lot of talk about fasting's ability to affect weight. Some swear that it is a miracle cure for weight loss and improving biomarkers. In addition, we turn to fasting's ability to extend life, the so-called longevity concept. We try to contribute our knowledge and considerations about why fasting has become popular again, and focus on what fasting can actually be used for.

Find the episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4oqHFROtqjSsnjLUBcLE5d?si=7WdybaZrTDmxdRf9gSLJ0Q