131: Dave Asprey - Fasting Hacks and How to Take an Individualized Approach

131: Dave Asprey - Fasting Hacks and How to Take an Individualized Approach

Author: Dr. Anthony Gustin February 15, 2021 Duration: 53:58

Dave Asprey, author of seven books and founder of Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof Diet, comes on the show to discuss fasting hacks you probably haven't heard of yet.

As the "Father of Biohacking", Dave shares how to take an individualized approach to fasting, what most people get wrong with it and how to fix those issues, and why women and men may benefit from cycling in and out of ketosis and fasting.

Dave also shares a spiritual approach to fasting, how to work on yourself while fasting, why it's great to do this, water fasts, when it's bad to fast, what breaks a fast, and other ways you can fast.

On top of discussing fasting topics, Dave and Dr. Anthony Gustin also go off on some eye-opening tangents around farming and raising animals, commercial meats, fake meats, protein and mTOR regulation, and toxins that cause food cravings.

As mentioned earlier, Dave Asprey is the founder and chairman of Bulletproof and he's a three-time New York Times best-selling author. He recently came out with his latest book, Fast This Way, which teaches people his fasting hacks so they can get the most out of this powerful practice.

Dave's been biohacking for over two decades now and he's a wealth of knowledge in this space.

On top of biohacking for so long, Dave's spent $2 million taking control over his own health and has since maintained a 100-pound weight loss.

When you check out the episode, you'll discover Dave's best-kept secrets and how to tailor fasting to meet your individual needs. 

Tune in now to learn more!


Dr. Anthony Gustin operates from a simple yet profound premise: health is our default setting. His The Natural State with Dr. Anthony Gustin is built on the idea that so much of what we call illness or fatigue stems from a mismatch between our biology and the world we've built. This isn't just another health podcast offering quick fixes. Instead, each conversation is a deep, practical exploration of how to construct a life that aligns with our fundamental needs. You'll hear from a carefully selected roster of experts-nutrition scientists, innovative fitness practitioners, and researchers who are redefining their fields. The discussions move beyond surface-level advice to examine the root causes of metabolic dysfunction, low energy, and chronic stress. What makes this podcast particularly valuable is its commitment to translation; complex biochemistry and physiology are broken down into actionable insights you can use immediately. Episodes regularly delve into the nuances of ancestral eating patterns, the science of strength and movement, and the environmental toxins that disrupt our systems. The goal is always clarity and application, providing a roadmap to strip away the noise of modern health trends and rebuild what Dr. Gustin calls a proper human environment. Tune in for thoughtful, evidence-based dialogues that empower you to reclaim the vitality that should be your natural state.
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