Could intermittent fasting be the missing link in preventing Alzheimer’s and improving brain health? In this episode, we dive into the facts and myths surrounding fasting, specifically intermittent fasting, and its role in promoting autophagy for brain health. If you've ever wondered whether fasting can help with insulin resistance, one of the main culprits behind cognitive decline, then you're in the right place.Dr. Doug Graham, a renowned fasting coach and author of the 80/10/10 Diet, returns to discuss fasting facts from fiction. We’ll discuss the fine line between therapeutic benefits and muscle wasting in older adults, as well as how fasting influences everything from brain function to metabolism. This episode is packed with valuable insights, so grab your notebook as we discuss the science behind the power of fasting.Whether you’re a fasting newbie or an experienced practitioner, Dr. Graham’s decades of knowledge on fasting, nutrition, and lifestyle design will provide you with practical advice to safely incorporate fasting into your life.“Fasting, from a health perspective, is getting into a state of deep, profound rest–deeper than any other rest, deeper than sleep. It's a deep state of rest where the body does its work.” ~ Dr. Doug GrahamIn this Episode00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Doug Graham & fasting for health13:14 - The science behind fasting20:04 - Types of fasting and their benefits32:21 - Success stories & recommendations49:07 - Fasting for someone who's taking medications56:26 - Breaking the fast safely59:16 - Dr. Graham's unique fasting protocol1:03:44 - The role of the mind in achieving your goal1:15:20 - Dr. Graham's insight into fasting and stress1:26:23 - The reason people would want to fastResources:- Top Supplements for Alzheimer's Guide - https://bit.ly/drjoshguideConnect with Dr. Doug Graham: - Website - https://foodnsport.com/index.php- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drdouglasgraham/- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@FoodnSport/featuredConnect with Dr. Josh Helman, MD:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/greenbrainsMD- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/greenbrainsmd/- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorjosh-

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