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Podcast: The Ben Azadi Show
Episode: #962 Doctors Won't Tell You This! - What Happens When You Stop Eating For 36 Hours with Ben Azadi
Description: In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, we dive deep into the science of fasting and what happens inside your body during a 36-hour fast. From lowering insulin and tapping into fat-burning mode, to activating autophagy (cellular cleanup) and boosting brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), this fasting timeline unlocks powerful metabolic benefits. We explore:✅ The first 14 hours: Lower insulin, burn glycogen, and experience energy diversion.✅ 16-hour mark: Autophagy kicks in, clearing out damaged cells and enhancing fat burning.✅ 24-hour mark: Digestive system reset with an intestinal stem cell reboot.✅ 30-hour mar...