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Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi

#1035 The Science-Backed Truth About Meal Timing, Nighttime Fasting, and Hormone Optimization With Ben Azadi

Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi

Ben Azadi

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Fitness, Alternative Health

4.8946 Ratings

🗓️ 21 June 2025

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

Eating close to bedtime may seem harmless, but it can spike insulin, disrupt melatonin, and block fat burning overnight. In this solo episode, Ben Azadi breaks down what happens when you don’t eat for 3, 5, and 8 hours before bed – and how each window impacts fat loss, inflammation, sleep quality, and anti-aging. 💥 Key Topics Covered: How food before bed blocks melatonin & fat loss Why insulin and cortisol spike with nighttime eating 3h, 5h, and 8h eating cutoffs — and what changes in the body Boosting autophagy, HRV, and REM sleep Best late-day meals to support overnight fasting Why skipping dinner won’t ruin your metabolism Herbal teas, electrolytes & supplements: what’s okay after the cutoff Combining this strategy with keto, low carb, or carnivore 🔥 Learn the science. Apply the protocols. Wake up leaner and more energized. 📘 Grab Ben’s bestselling book Metabolic Freedom + FREE Metabolism Course: 👉 http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

Transcript

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0:00.0

The Greek definition for metabolism is to transform. Your metabolism is designed to take food and to transform it into energy so you feel good and burn fat. We are determined to deliver the science and art of metabolism to you.

0:23.3

We bring on the thought leaders in this space to have life-changing conversations so you could apply

0:28.4

and upgrade your metabolism. The topics covered here include biohacking, ketosis, carnivore, fasting

0:35.6

strategies, mindset, and metabolic health.

0:39.0

Your body was built to be self-healing.

0:41.3

Our goal is to identify the interference and remove it.

0:44.7

You are a masterpiece because you are a piece of the master.

0:48.8

Welcome to the Metabolic Freedom Podcast.

0:51.4

My name is Benazotti.

0:52.8

I'm the best-selling author of KetoFlex, and I want to thank you

0:56.0

for spending part of your day with me. Eating before bed might seem harmless and even comforting,

1:06.2

but let's get real. Late night eating is one of the fastest ways to block your fat burning, mess up your hormones,

1:13.4

and interrupt your body's natural repair processes overnight. In this lesson, I'll break down

1:19.1

what happens inside of your body when you stop eating at least three hours before bedtime

1:24.1

and why this one simple little change can transform your fat loss, digestion,

1:29.9

and energy. And I'll also be sharing what happens inside of your body when you don't eat food

1:34.2

at least five hours before bed and no food at least eight hours before bed. All of these have

1:39.8

different benefits. Let's start with what happens when you eat right before bed. When you eat and go to bed,

1:45.2

you start the digestive process. This delays melatonin. Yes, you've heard of melatonin as a sleep

1:51.9

agent, and it does help you get to sleep. But melatonin is the most powerful antioxidant for

1:59.4

your mitochondria. Your mitochondria produce energy and help you burn

2:02.7

fat. It needs melatonin to thrive and essentially extend your lifespan and help you burn fat. When you

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