The Truth About Fasting for Women | Dr. Stacy Sims & Dr. Andrew Huberman
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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
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Huberman Lab Clips · 9 min · Source published: 2025-03-29
Added to Harbor: 10/22/2026
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