EP 236 : Intermittent fasting with Prof. Mark Mattson

In this episode, we are joined by Prof. Mark Mattson, adjunct professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.  He is also the former chief of the Laboratory of Neurosciences. Mark is a leading voice in intermittent fasting. Vikas and Mark discussed the impacts of Intermittent fasting on brain function, the types of intermittent fasting, the effects of intermittent fasting on neurotransmitters in our brain, and the proper protocol to practice intermittent fasting.Here are some key takeaways:Our bodies need energy, but the evolution from food scarcity to food abundance has made intermittent fasting a relevant concept.Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that depletes the liver glucose stores and makes your body switch to using the stored fat as fuel.For people suffering from diabetes, obesity, and even cancer, intermittent fasting has proven to be an effective method.People with obesity, which is a Body Mass Index (BMI) of over 30, are likely to develop dementia & Alzheimer's. Intermittent fasting is proven to aid significant memory improvement.Indians observe fast for religious purposes in India. The scientific truth behind the practice of fasting.Types of Intermittent fasting (16:8, 5:2, alternate fasting), & the right protocol to practice.Difference between good stress & bad stress. Anxiety, depression, and stress can amplify your niggles and pain. Check out more on Mark Mattson -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUVLYtXutbohttps://tinyurl.com/ye5j6979https://shorturl.at/iZgJcDon't Forget to listen Amy Bender's Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tjgthfBftVN0FrhePZUMnAbout Vikas Singh:Vikas Singh, an MBA from Chicago Booth, worked at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, APGlobale, and Reliance before coming up with the idea of democratizing fitness knowledge and helping beginners get on a fitness journey. Vikas is an avid long-distance runner, building fitpage to help people learn, train, and move better.For more information on Vikas, or to leave any feedback and requests, you can reach out to him via the channels below:Instagram: @vikas_singhhLinkedIn: Vikas SinghTwitter: @vikashsingh101Subscribe To Our Newsletter For Weekly Nuggets of Knowledge!