428. Dr. Chris Rhodes: The Power of Fasting and Its Effects On Metabolic Health and Gut Health

Grow or Die Podcast

Justin Mihaly

Healthandwellness, Self-improvement, Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Fitness, Education, Supplements

4.6 • 949 Ratings

🗓️ 23 December 2024

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

In this fascinating episode of Grow or Die, I sit down with Dr. Chris Rhodes, a PhD researcher specializing in fasting, metabolic health, and groundbreaking supplement science. We explore the untapped power of fasting and its profound effects on metabolic health, gut health, and cognitive performance. Dr. Rhodes shares key insights from his clinical research and personal experiences with multi-day fasting, breaking down the differences between intermittent fasting and extended fasting for true metabolic reset.

We also introduce Mimeo, a revolutionary product designed to mimic the metabolic benefits of fasting without the need to abstain from food. This conversation offers a deep dive into fasting science, gut microbiome health, and how supplements like Mimeo can support optimal health.

Timestamps:

- [00:00:00] - Justin introduces the episode, previews the topics, and welcomes Dr. Chris Rhodes.

- [00:02:06] - Background on Dr. Rhodes' academic career and experience with fasting research.

- [00:03:06] - Discussion on fasting for gut health, gut motility, and microbiome reset.

- [00:05:18] - Dr. Rhodes explains why fasting for more than 24-36 hours is required for microbiome reset.

- [00:08:09] - Dr. Rhodes shares his personal journey and what sparked his passion for fasting research.

- [00:11:30] - Dr. Rhodes breaks down how fasting influences metabolic health, chronic inflammation, and energy prioritization.

- [00:16:48] - ntroduction to PAOEA and spermine, two critical compounds related to longevity and health.

- [00:19:28] - Discussion on mTOR's role in longevity, anti-aging, and muscle protein synthesis.

- [00:22:32] - Justin and Dr. Rhodes discuss lean body mass, longevity, and maintaining health as one ages.

- [00:29:22] - Identifying symptoms of chronic low energy, mental fatigue, and the role of fasting and supplements.

- [00:34:32] - Dr. Rhodes shares insights on the pain relief benefits of palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) and its sourcing challenges.

- [00:40:47] - The complexities of fasting for women, differences in hormonal response, and the challenges posed by diet culture.

- [00:45:38] - Discussion on the reliability of nutritional science and how conflicting studies create confusion.

- [00:53:09] - Dr. Rhodes reflects on his personal experience with a 60-hour fast and the empowerment it provided.

- [01:01:13] - Justin wraps up the conversation and Dr. Rhodes shares how listeners can support Mimeo and follow him on social media.

Links & Resources:

Follow Dr. Chris Rhodes On TikTok: @thatnutritiondr

Check Out Mimio: https://mimiohealth.com/products/mimio-biomimetic-cell-care

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0:29.6	The second night, I was convinced I was going to die.
0:34.6	And it's not like a rational fear, right? Like, I knew that I wasn't. It's like,
0:40.3	you like, like eight more hours. No one's like no one's died in the 60 hour fast. But I was just,
0:47.4	I was convinced. I was, I was, I don't know what it was. There was something within my, you know,
0:50.9	my lizard brain. Yeah. That was just like, if we fall asleep, we're going to die.
0:54.6	We're never going to wake up. But like, you know, once I got over that, once I didn't die and I did wake up,
1:01.0	I was like, wow, I feel so empowered, right? Because I had been fed the narrative, like everybody
1:07.0	else has been fed the narrative, that we have to eat every couple of hours,
1:13.1	right? Or else it's really bad for our systems. Our stomach will literally start like eating
1:17.1	itself and you're like not supporting proper biological functionality. And in reality,
1:22.6	it's, you know, totally the opposite, right? It's actually really detrimental to eat at such a high
1:29.7	frequency because the resolution of the post-perandria response, all those negative things
1:33.6	we were happening talking about before, that metabolic chaos, that post-perandial inflammation,
1:38.0	that brain fog, that, you know, shunting of energy priorities away from the brain and cellular maintenance towards metabolic stuff.
1:49.0	That happening every three hours is really bad because it takes around four to six hours for all of that stuff to actually resolve itself, right?
2:00.0	So from the time that we wake up in the
2:02.3	morning to the time that we go to bed at night, we are probably always in a fed state to some
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