Episode 07 - Prolonged Therapeutic Fasting

Welcome to The Meat Medic Podcast. I'm your host Dr Suresh Khirwadkar. I'm a GP and Lifestyle Physician and I'm a practicing carnivore. I've had great success myself and with patients by following a carnivore diet, and want to spread the word about how to achieve optimal health through diet, nutrition and lifestyle changes.In today's episode I discuss prolonged fastingWhat is it?How to do it?Is it helpful?Is it dangerous?How to avoid problemsWhat about hunger?Won't your muscles disappear?What about your brain function?--------------Subscription Link---------------https://the-meat-medic-podcast.captivate.fm/listen---------------Support my channel---------------If you want to support my channel and podcast, please consider donating https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drsuresh ---------------Timestamps---------------00:00 Intro00:40 Is prolonged fasting dangerous?02:50 Electrolytes04:25 Glucose07:36 Potassium09:00 Magnesium11:08 Phosphate12:51 Refeeding Syndrome15:50 Ending a fast 17:03 Guide to fasting and SGLT2 inhibitors19:10 What to do after a fast?20:50 Diminishing returns?22:12 Growth Hormone24:25 What's it like to actually do a long fast?27:37 Muscles on a fast29:26 Brain on a fast31:30 Fasting in nature33:50 Conclusion---------------Social---------------Website and booking info: https://drsuresh.com.auFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsureshkhirwadkarTwitter: https://twitter.com/skhirwadkarInstagram: @drsureshkhirwadkar---------------Disclaimer---------------**All health advice is general in nature and is not intended to be individualized health advice. Always see your personal doctor if you are concerned about your health**---------------Hashtags---------------#themeatmedic #drsuresh #medicaladvice #lifestyleadvice #dietadvice #diet #carnivore #carnivorediet #keto #ketodiet #lowcarb #lowcarbdiet #gethealthy #behealthyResearch LinksRefeeding syndrome: what it is, and how to prevent and treat it - PMCMentioned in this episode:Post credits