The Truth About Fasting for Women | Dr. Stacy Sims & Dr. Andrew Huberman

Dr. Stacy Sims & Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss whether intermittent fasting is healthy for women, how it impacts their mental health and metabolism, & alternative weight management strategies. Dr. Stacy Sims, Ph.D., is an exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and expert in female-specific nutrition and training for health, performance, and longevity. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZX8ikmWvEU Show notes: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/dr-stacy-sims-female-specific-exercise-nutrition-for-health-performance-longevity *Timestamps* 00:00 Is Intermittent Fasting Different for Women vs Men? 01:24 Why Fasting is Non-ideal for Women's Metabolism 03:40 Timing Your Nutrition by Circadian Rhythm 04:56 Meal Timing & Cortisol 06:48 Female Exercise & Intermittent Fasting Relationship #HubermanLab #womenshealth #health #science #StacySims Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer