EPISODE · Dec 7, 2025 · 12 MIN
What If You Stop Eating For 72 Hours? : 1375
from The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance
Most people think fasting is just about skipping breakfast. But what if 72 hours without food could actually reverse aging?In this video, Dave Asprey breaks down what really happens when you fast for 3 days—and why short fasts don’t reach the deep repair zone your body is built for. You’ll learn:The 3 critical stages your body passes through during fastingHow autophagy turns on and begins cellular repairWhat mistakes destroy your progress (like bad refeeding or skipping electrolytes)How to properly prepare, fast, and recover safelyWhy fasting can make your mitochondria stronger, your mind sharper, and your cells younger*** Dave's Biohacking Holiday Gift Guide | Go to https://daveasprey.com/giftguide/ to explore the full guide. ***Timestamps 0:00 - Why 16-hour fasts don’t reach real fat burning0:54 - The myth of aging and what doctors overlook1:48 - How modern life damages your mitochondria2:48 - How fasting restores your body’s repair mode3:39 - Understanding the phases of fasting4:58 - Why short fasts cut results short5:34 - Day 1 of fasting6:45 - Day 2 of fasting7:22 - Day 3 of fasting8:24 - Common fasting mistakes that harm your body9:35 - How to prepare before your fast10:31 - The right way to refeed afterward11:14 - Listening to your body’s signals and responsesThank you to our sponsors! -BrainTap | Go to http://braintap.com/dave to get $100 off the BrainTap Power Bundle.Resources: • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey’s BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey’s New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com Connect with Dave Asprey!Website: https://daveasprey.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daveaspreyofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.asprey/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Daveaspreyofficial/X: https://x.com/daveaspreyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/daveaspreybprThe Human Upgrade Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheHumanUpgradePodcast/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Thehumanupgrade/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dave Asprey breaks down what really happens during a 72-hour fast, showing how deep cellular repair, autophagy, and mitochondrial rejuvenation activate only in the later stages of fasting and how to prepare, fast, and refeed safely for the strongest anti-aging results.
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