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Dr. Tommy Wood, M.D., Ph.D., research assistant professor of pediatrics and neuroscience, explains how fasting is NOT the biggest inducer of autophagy!

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0:00 – What Did Dr. Wood Have for Breakfast?
0:32 – Dr. Tommy Wood’s Background
1:50 – Autophagy Explained
2:38 – Join Thrive Market Today to get 30% Off Your First Order AND a Free Gift Worth up to $50!
3:35 – Exercise Induces More Autophagy than Fasting
6:12 – Which Type of Exercise is Best for Autophagy?
8:31 – Does Resistance Training Inhibit Autophagy?
10:13 – Does Extended Fasting Before Exercise Enhance Autophagy?
13:35 – Muscle Breakdown During Fasting
16:37 – Exercise Intensity for Autophagy – Does it Matter?
22:46 – Does Exercise Have the Same Effect on Mitophagy?
25:19 – Could Aerobic Exercise Exacerbate Dysfunctional Mitochondria?
28:00 – Is There a Benefit to Fasted Workouts?
30:55 – Lactate Clearance in a Fasted State (+ Lactate Benefits!)
34:55 – Fasting & Aligning Your Circadian Clock
38:23 – Caloric Restriction Doesn’t Increase Longevity?
43:16 – Maintaining a Healthy Bodyweight is the Goal
46:31 – Where to Find More of Dr. Wood’s Content

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