Diet Doctor Podcast #81:
Intermittent fasting: Clinical pearls and precautions
You have likely heard of the potential health benefits of intermittent fasting. You may have even tried it. But did it work for you? In this episode, we interview three clinical experts and explore the practical tips for successful intermittent fasting, as well as the precautions you may want to keep in mind.
Dr. Kevin Gendreau describes his amazing personal health and weight loss journey, propelled by intermittent fasting. He explains how this experience led him to revamp his medical career to focus on obesity medicine. Dr. Gendreau has the practical and clinical knowledge to help you succeed.
Cynthia Thurlow specializes in helping women regain their health, and she uses intermittent fasting as a vital part of her program. But women may have specific considerations and concerns when it comes to fasting, and she shares those issues and her tips to address them with us.
Finally, Dr. Steve Phinney cautions us that the enthusiasm for fasting may be outpacing science. He suggests we stick to the science and stick to time-restricted eating rather than longer fasts. Hear his reasons why.
About the video
Virtual podcast recorded in September 2021, published in October 2021.
Host: Dr. Bret Scher
Producer: Hari Dewang
Table of contents
00:00 Introduction
01:23 Kevin Gendreau, MD
02:34 Dr. Gendreau’s personal journey with fasting
06:5 1 Fasting vs time-restricted eating (TRE)
10:43 The concern with eating disorder
15:12 The perception of fasting in the obesity medicine
20:01 Fasting as a quick fix?
25:47 Cyhthia Thurlow
26:38 Fasting for health benefit for woman
31:44 Different timeframes of fasting
36:35 Under eating protein and how to mitigate
42:13 Fasting and menstrual period
48:02 Cynthia’s new book launch
48:59 Steve Phinney, MD, PhD
50:38 Definitions of intermittent fasting and TRE
57:15 Naturally adapting to TRE
1:01:48 The risk of muscle loss with fasting
1:18:34 Dr. Phinney’s clinical recommendations to patients
1:23:33 Dr. Scher’s conclusion from the interview with Dr. Phinney
1:24:43 Closing
You have likely heard of the potential health benefits of intermittent fasting. You may have even tried it. But did it work for you? In this episode, we interview three clinical experts and explore the practical tips for successful intermittent fasting, as well as the precautions you may want to keep in mind.
Dr. Kevin Gendreau describes his amazing personal health and weight loss journey, propelled by intermittent fasting. He explains how this experience led him to revamp his medical career to focus on obesity medicine. Dr. Gendreau has the practical and clinical knowledge to help you succeed.
Cynthia Thurlow specializes in helping women regain their health, and she uses intermittent fasting as a vital part of her program. But women may have specific considerations and concerns when it comes to fasting, and she shares those issues and her tips to address them with us.
Finally, Dr. Steve Phinney cautions us that the enthusiasm for fasting may be outpacing science. He suggests we stick to the science and stick to time-restricted eating rather than longer fasts. Hear his reasons why.
About the video
Virtual podcast recorded in September 2021, published in October 2021.
Host: Dr. Bret Scher
Producer: Hari Dewang
