Essentials: Effects of Fasting & Time Restricted Eating on Fat Loss & Health

In this episode of Huberman Lab Essentials, Andrew Huberman discusses the science-backed tools related to intermittent fasting, also known as time-restricted feeding, and its impact on various aspects of health and performance. He emphasizes the importance of precise definitions in nutrition and refers to studies, including one by Chris Gardner, highlighting that weight loss primarily depends on the balance between calories consumed and calories burned. Huberman explains how time-restricted feeding can positively influence weight and fat loss, organ health, gene expression, and overall metabolic health by aligning eating schedules with circadian rhythms. He provides practical advice on establishing a manageable feeding window, typically around eight hours, and stresses the significance of regularity and avoiding food intake in the hours before sleep. The podcast also covers strategies for accelerating the transition from a fed to a fasted state, such as exercise, and addresses the role of glucose disposal agents, the impact on gut health, and considerations for individual hormone health.