Ep 160 - Dr Jamnadas | What Happens If You Don’t Eat For 36 Hours?

<p>This episode is brought to you by the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ <a href="https://shop.theprimal.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Primal Tallow Soaps &amp; Balms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> </p><p>Join us as cardiologist Dr. Pradip Jamnadas (MD) explains the link between <strong>chronic inflammation</strong> and <strong>visceral fat</strong>. In this episode, we explore how <strong>high insulin levels</strong> act as a metabolic brake, preventing <strong>fat oxidation</strong> and cellular renewal. Dr. Jamnadas shares his vast <strong>cardiovascular expertise</strong> to explain the science of <strong>cellular autophagy</strong> and why <strong>prolonged fasting</strong> is a clinical powerhouse for <strong>cellular repair</strong>.</p><p> By shifting the focus from calories to <strong>hormonal optimization</strong>, this episode offers a masterclass in <strong>preventative medicine</strong>. This episode is essential for anyone interested in the science of fasting, both intermittent fasting and the magic of the 36 hour fast, and how it can improve metabolic flexibility. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>In This Episode, We Reveal:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Dangers of Visceral Fat:</strong> A clinical review of why ectopic fat storage in the abdominal cavity is the primary driver of systemic inflammation and cardiovascular disease.</li><li><strong>The Insulin-Adipose Connection:</strong> Understanding the hormonal "lock" that prevents the mobilization of stored energy and how fasting restores insulin sensitivity.</li><li><strong>Autophagy &amp; Cellular Maintenance:</strong> A scientific breakdown of the body’s innate repair mechanism and the specific fasting durations required to trigger protein recycling.</li><li><strong>The "Starvation" Myth vs. Clinical Fasting:</strong> Differentiating between nutrient deprivation and the controlled, physiological state of metabolic switching.</li><li><strong>Electrolytes &amp; Metabolic Support:</strong> Why sodium, magnesium, and potassium are non-negotiable for maintaining cardiovascular stability during extended fasting windows.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Worst foods:</strong> Identifying the "healthy" processed foods that trigger metabolic dysfunction and the four nutrient-dense pillars of health.</li></ul>