Protecting Muscle Mass During Fasting | Peter Attia, M.D.

This clip is from episode 353 - AMA #72: Fasting: benefits for body composition and disease prevention, potential risks, and Peter’s updated practical framework In this clip, they discuss: - Nobody Wants to Lose Muscle – The conversation opens by challenging the myth that all weight loss is good, pointing out that losing muscle is never the goal - Extended Fasting for Fat Loss – A patient successfully used a cycle of five-day fasts followed by 25 days of a calorie-restricted diet to steadily lose weight and improve metabolic health - Post-Fast Diet Makes or Breaks Results – The weight loss benefits of fasting are often lost if a person resumes poor eating habits after the fast - Fasting as a Reset Tool – Fasting can serve as a metabolic reset when used to transition into healthier long-term eating patterns - Fat Loss vs. Lean Mass Loss – The discussion ends with a question about how much weight is lost during fasting is from fat vs. muscle -------- About: The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, and all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 90 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, and much more. Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan. Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com Connect with Peter on: Facebook: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW Instagram: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG Subscribe to The Drive: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts Overcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast Spotify: http://bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheDriveGoogle Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies. For a full list of our registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, and service marks, please review our Terms of Use: https://peterattiamd.com/terms-of-use/