The Science of Intermittent Fasting
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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!
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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.
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Finally I'm going to demonstrate the type of fasting that is the most effective and the type that is the most sustainable.
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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.
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citizensurgeon · 22 min · Source published: 2024-11-25
Added to Harbor: 10/22/2026
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