The 3 Phases of Fasting: And How to Get Kicked Out of Each One | Masterjohn Q&A Files #299

The 3 Phases of Fasting: And How to Get Kicked Out of Each One | Masterjohn Q&A Files #299

Author: Chris Masterjohn, PhD September 26, 2022 Duration: 14:44

Short answer: 4-6 hours after a meal the small intestine is emptied and the insulin-to-glucagon ratio declines; 25 hours after, hepatic glycogen is emptied; 5 days later the brain is adapted to ketones and gluconeogenesis reaches its minimal level. Moving from one to the other cannot occur with a small piece of signaling like the bite of an apple. It requires the preponderance of signaling.

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  • How do I know if my digestive enzymes are helping or hurting?
  • Why does high-dose glycine give me these terrible symptoms?
  • How to know if my magnesium is messing with my calcium?
  • Why do I have vitamin A symptoms when my lab tests are normal?
  • What is my favorite web site for finding enzymatic cofactors?
  • Potassium citrate vs potassium chloride
  • Major problems with B vitamin supplements
  • Is food sensitivity testing useful?
  • What nutrients might help with dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency?
  • Does lipoic acid hurt methylation?
  • Sulfur SIBO that just won't go away.
  • Using lactate, pyruvate, and ketone ratios to indicate the NADH/NAD+ ratio.
  • Helping bile flow without pharmaceuticals.
  • Managing pernicious anemia.
  • Do we really need to meet the RDA for calcium?
  • Could stretch marks be a sign of copper toxicity?
  • When iron saturation is driven by low binding capacity.
  • How do I know if I need methyl-free Bs?
  • What causes heat intolerance?

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Chris Masterjohn, PhD, is the Founder and Scientific Director of the mitochondria test Mitome.


Chris Masterjohn, PhD hosts Mastering Nutrition, a podcast that digs into the science of how our bodies work at a fundamental level. The focus here is on mitochondrial health-the energy powerhouses within our cells-and how optimizing them forms the cornerstone of lasting vitality. Chris brings his background as a nutrition scientist and his experience founding BioOptHealth to these conversations, which move beyond generic diet advice. Instead, the podcast explores how individual differences, informed by tools like whole genome sequencing and detailed biochemical data, can reveal personalized paths to better metabolic function. Listeners will hear deep dives into cutting-edge research, practical interpretations of complex studies, and discussions on how to apply these insights in a real-world context. This isn't about quick fixes or trending superfoods; it's about building a coherent, scientifically-grounded understanding of nutrition from the cellular level up. Each episode aims to provide the kind of nuanced, evidence-based perspective that can help you make sense of conflicting health information. Whether the topic is a specific nutrient, a metabolic pathway, or a broader principle of wellness, Chris works to translate dense science into actionable knowledge. Tune in for a thoughtful, detailed exploration of what it truly means to master your own nutritional landscape.
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