In this interview, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, Menopause Researcher, Menopause Educator, and co-founder of Morphus, talks with Mark Mattson, PhD, about the science behind intermittent fasting’s fantastic health benefits. Matt is a Neuroscientist and Adjunct Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His research focuses on neuroplasticity, brain aging, and neurodegenerative disorders.
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1:52 Exploring the benefits of intermittent fasting through the scientific research of Mark Mattson
11:41 The varieties of intermittent fasting and what to expect
14:42 Debunking the myth: Is breakfast really the most important meal?
18:05 The synergistic benefits of exercise and fasting for health and mood
19:54 Unlocking the brain-boosting power of exercise, fasting, and BDNF (Brain-derived neurotrophic factor)
26:26 The relationship between intermittent fasting and muscle-building
35:06 Fasted exercise: Unlocking the benefits for fitness and fat loss
39:46 The spectrum of fasting durations and how to make fasting a sustainable habit
45:56 The weight management benefits of intermittent fasting and how autophagy (cell waste cleanup) works
49:30 Understanding individual variations in response to fasting based on age and biology
53:20 Understanding what breaks a fast and tips for successful fasting
55:58 Fasting and its neuroprotective effects and advice on alcohol consumption
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More information on Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent Fasting 101: What You Need to Know with Dr. Jason Fung
The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Jemecia Braxton
Your Body on Intermittent Fasting with Dr. Mindy Pelz
Mark’s Books
The Intermittent Fasting Revolution: The Science of Optimizing Health and Enhancing Performance
Sculptor and Destroyer: Tales of Glutamatethe Brain’s Most Important Neurotransmitter
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I would really like to understand how his suggestions affect perimenopausal women? When he spoke about exercising in a fasted state he referenced working with high schoolers who have very different biology compared to a 40 year old perimenopausal woman. What evidence is there that a one size fits all approach is best?