EFR 864: Biggest Intermittent FASTING Mistakes, Fasting Mimicking Diet, How to Properly Activate AUTOPHAGY and Longevity Benefits of Time Restricted Eating with Renee Fitton

This episode is brought to you by Caldera Lab, Fatty 15 and LMNT. Today we explore the fascinating world of fasting with Renee Fitton, MS, RD, a distinguished longevity dietitian. Renee takes us through the science of fasting, emphasizing that you can fast with food, and discusses its surprising benefits for sexual health and even optimizing testosterone levels. She shares her expertise in longevity nutrition, highlighting how understanding biochemical pathways and innovations in healthcare can extend our health span. Listen in as we address common myths about fasting and introduce the fasting-mimicking diet, showcasing how fasting can regulate blood sugar and improve metabolism, while also enhancing brain health, particularly in the context of Alzheimer's. Follow Renee @fittonnutrition Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- In this episode we discuss... (00:00) Benefits of Fasting for Health (06:46) Types of Fasting for Optimal Longevity (18:17) Fasting Myths and Truths (24:30) Caffeine, Plant Compounds, and Fasting (28:55) Reversing Type 2 Diabetes (40:56) Fasting Types and Safety Protocols (47:10) Prolonged Fasting Differences  (01:13:39) Biological Age, mTOR, and Transitioning Out of a Fast (01:24:54) Fasting Mimicking Diet Protocol (01:38:21) Embracing Progress, Not Perfection ----- Episode resources: Get 20% off your first order of premium men's skincare products with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.CalderaLab.com  Get an additional 15% off the C15:0 90-day starter kit with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.Fatty15.com/everforward Get a FREE sample variety pack of the best-tasting electrolytes with zero sugar at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward  Watch and subscribe on YouTube Fasting and religious purposes Fasting-mimicking and longevity