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217: The Shocking Benefits of Fasting — What Science Reveals Happens to Your Body
217: The Shocking Benefits of Fasting — What Science Reveals Happens to Your Body
In this episode we explore the surprising biological shifts that activate when the digestive system finally gets a break—from microbiome reset at 24 hours, to fat-adaptation and ketone clarity at 36 hours, to the explosive growth hormone spike and dopamine receptor reset at 48 hours. We walk through autophagy, stem cell activation, metabolic flexibility, immune renewal, and the neuroscience behind why fasting sharpens memory, cognition, and emotional regulation. Send us Fan Mail Support the s...