131: Dave Asprey - Fasting Hacks and How to Take an Individualized Approach | Dr. Anthony Gustin

The number one goal with fasting should be metabolic flexibility over time. Share on X

He’s known for creating Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof Diet, he’s also been called the “Father of Biohacking”, and he’s here to talk about all things fasting.

If you haven’t figured it out yet, my guest Dave Asprey, author of seven books now, comes on the show to share fasting hacks you probably haven’t heard of yet.

Dave and I discuss 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.

When I mentioned we were diving into all things fasting, I wasn’t kidding.

We also go off on some great tangents around farming and raising animals, commercial meats, fake meats, protein and mTOR regulation, and toxins that cause food cravings.

So while we discuss a lot of topics surrounding fasting, Dave and I jump into other health-related subjects that are just as eye-opening.

Not eating when it’s dark is a good call for everyone. Share on X

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, which is why I couldn’t wait to get him on the show.

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 tune in, you’ll hear Dave’s best-kept secrets and how to tailor fasting to meet your individual needs.

Here’s a peek at some of the topics Dave and I get into

Using fasting as a tool to improve biological performance, including having more energy and mental clarity
How fasting can improve your biology and how you feel
How ketones can help your focus and energy levels
When it’s not a good idea to fast
Signs you may not be fasting right
Water only fasts
What breaks a fast?
Why you should have a goal when it comes to fasting
mTOR, inflammation, insulin levels, and achieving metabolic flexibility
Gut bacteria and fasting and what to do if you have SIBO
Protein and mTOR regulation
Fasting for fat loss
Foods high in linoleic acid and what Dave recommends with eating these
The one protein Dave doesn’t eat and why
Grass fed versus commercially grown meat
Five toxins that can cause food cravings
How women should approach fasting and ketosis
What happens when men overfast or overdo ketosis
Finding the right length and amount to fast
When to consider adding carbs back in
Why you shouldn’t eat when it’s dark
The spiritual and mental aspects of fasting
Why you can fast in other ways and how to do that
The problems with fake meat and Dave’s take on these