DeepSummary
In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe interviews Dr. David Jockers, an expert in natural remedies, keto diet, intermittent fasting, brain health, functional nutrition, and longevity. They discuss the benefits and myths surrounding intermittent fasting, as well as its suitability for different groups of people. Dr. Jockers shares his personal experience with intermittent fasting and how it helped alleviate his irritable bowel syndrome.
Dr. Jockers explains the science behind intermittent fasting, including its effects on insulin levels, mitophagy, and mTOR. He provides guidance on implementing intermittent fasting safely and effectively, considering factors such as menstrual cycles and stress levels. Additionally, they discuss the potential risks and side effects of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
Towards the end of the episode, Dr. Jockers shares his fascination with the concept of autophagy and personal growth wisdom. He emphasizes the importance of being emotionally stable as a leader and prioritizing his roles as a husband and father in raising world-changing kids.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Intermittent fasting can provide numerous health benefits, including improved insulin sensitivity, mitophagy, and metabolic flexibility.
- The appropriate intermittent fasting protocol should be personalized based on factors such as age, gender, stress levels, and menstrual cycles.
- Consuming adequate protein, healthy fats, and fiber during the eating window can promote satiety and prevent overeating.
- Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may have significant side effects, including malnutrition, increased cancer risk, and gastrointestinal issues.
- Emotional stability and prioritizing family are essential for personal growth and raising world-changing children.
- Fasting should be approached as a hormetic stressor, gradually increasing intensity to allow the body to adapt and heal.
- Following a cycle of feasting and fasting, aligned with the menstrual cycle, can improve overall health and fertility in women.
- Prioritizing self-care and listening to your body's biofeedback is crucial when implementing any health protocol.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Fasting is the most ancient, inexpensive, and most powerful healing strategy known to mankind.“ by David Jockers
- “And so, again, this is a feast famine cycling that you're doing. And if you're tracking your cycle, if you follow that sort of plan, you're going to notice you just feel a lot better. You have better experience with fasting, better experience with a low carb diet, more enjoyable period of time before you menstruate, less menstrual symptoms. You're going to be more fertile, if that's your goal, right around ovulation.“ by David Jockers
- “For me, that's my greatest ministry. Health is my hobby and my greatest ministry, my greatest work is really raising world changing kids and being the best husband I can be for my wife.“ by David Jockers
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The Dr. Josh Axe Show
Dr. Josh Axe
5/30/24