Intermittent Fasting & Brain Health

In this newsletter and podcast episode, I share the simple yet powerful tool of intermittent fasting. Here, I discuss:

* The types of intermittent fasting with a focus on “time restricted eating,” in which fasting is extended to 12-16hours a day (from the more typical 8-10 hours).

* Why it makes good sense from an evolutionary standpoint.

* What it has to teach us about our metabolism and our brain’s use of energy.

* The health conditions it is has been shown to be beneficial for.

* The many mechanism by which is impacts the brain.

* My experience with intermittent fasting.

* When fasting can become problematic.

If you have experience with intermittent fasting (or questions), please consider adding to the discussion.

Have a great week,

Courtney

P.S. For paid subscribers watch out for a midweek post on other ways we can work with our body’s metabolism and rhythms to improve blood glucose regulation, which is particularly important when it comes to brain health.

Additional Resources:

* The Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Brain and Cognitive Function

* Intermittent Fasting as a Potential Therapeutic Instrument for Major Depression Disorder: A Systematic Review of Clinical and Preclinical Studies

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