On this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi reveals why intermittent fasting often stops working and which fasting window actually produces the most fat loss according to human research. Ben breaks down studies comparing 12-hour, 16-hour, 24-hour, and 36-hour fasts, explaining how daily fasting can increase cortisol, stall metabolism, and block stubborn belly fat loss. He shares why fat loss requires strategic cycling, not constant deprivation, and how over-fasting can backfire by slowing thyroid function and reducing lean muscle. You’ll learn why the 36-hour fast delivers the most powerful fat-burning and metabolic benefits when used correctly, plus how to pair fasting with proper refeeds, protein intake, and recovery to avoid plateaus. Ben also explains the critical role of minerals during fasting and how mineral depletion is often mistaken for hunger or weakness. This episode delivers a clear fasting framework based on your stress level, age, and metabolic health, helping you fast smarter, burn fat more efficiently, and restore metabolic flexibility without wrecking your hormones. BEAM Minerals - https://benazadi.com/beam/?el=2026-01-22&utm_id=yt84&htrafficsource=youtube 🔥CLICK For Your Complete 14 Day Fat Loss Plan (Reignite Your Body & Life) HERE - https://bit.ly/3Lp0oZQ 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) 🔎 Find All Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

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