The Science of Intermittent Fasting

How does intermittent fasting relate to longevity? Intermittent fasting is not just a fad diet, it may be a critical component of living a long, extended healthy life. There are many different types of intermittent fasting including alternate day fasting, time restricted feeding and a 5:2 method for fasting. No matter what type of fasting you choose...the important question is "how does intermittent fasting effect longevity and aging?" If there is one specific truth in whatever behavior you do with respect to longevity...it's consistency! TAKE A DEEPER DIVE INTO AGING AND LONGEVITY Lifespan by Dr. David Sinclair - https://citizensurgeon.co/Lifespan Bluezones by Dan Buettner - https://citizensurgeon.co/Bluezones Outlive by Peter Attia - https://citizensurgeon.co/Outlive Ending Aging by Aubrey Degrey - https://citizensurgeon.co/EndingAging In this video I'm going to take you through the different types of intermittent fasting. I'm going to explore the science and show you the cellular effects of intermittent fasting. We're going to dive into mTOR and a few different pathways that will help give you the WHY so you can remember. If you want to sign up for the CITIZENSURGEON community sign up right here!! https://citizensurgeon.co/signup Finally I'm going to demonstrate the type of fasting that is the most effective and the type that is the most sustainable. Jump ahead with these chapter links! Start 00:00 Types of Intermittent Fasting 01:00 What is autophagy? 03:33 mTOR and Longevity explained 05:15 Hormesis, the Sweet Spot and Longevity 09:42 Most effective types of Intermittent Fasting 14:44 Caution with Intermittent Fasting 17:08 My Fasting Routine 19:04 WHO AM I? I'm Dr. Erik Pearson, FACS and I am a board certified pediatric surgeon living in Las Vegas. I make surgical education videos on all topics in general surgery, health, longevity as well as talks on lifestyle design as a surgeon, book reviews, and studying effectively. I also write a substack exploring the depths of life as a surgeon. EQUIPMENT Sigma 16mm F1.4 https://citizensurgeon.co/SigmaLens Sony FX30 Camera https://citizensurgeon.co/SonyFX30 DISCLAIMER While my aim is to help educate you for the ward, the surgical ICU, the operating room, your exams and for your health remember these videos are not a replacement for your reading, your medical school and residency preparation and most important your own decision making. If you have medical questions definitely consult a medical professional. Good luck and enjoy! Affiliate Links - There are a few links in the description that may lead to a kickback to me to help support the channel. Music by Bensound.com License code: MBVC6FWMWSGPQWSD