Fasting, Muscle Loss and Protein Needs - the facts | Jason Fung

[@iss8504]

Who else loves Dr Fung's frank and very blunt way of explaining things? Very refreshing.

[@amytayloramytaylor]

I kind of miss him saying “that would be craaaazy” in his early videos. 😀

[@jamescalifornia2964]

He certainly does the research 👍

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every german

[@reneemcgowan5684]

I love when he says, "It's like, 'Duh!'" 😂😂😂

[@cccalifornia7206]

I do too!! 👍😉👏

[@michelm288]

This is my 4th year without any diabetic medication due to Jason's advice. Intermittent Fasting.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

I can't believe that I did a 5-day fast 😳

[@michelm288]

@@jamescalifornia2964 Non in fact it is my 4th year. So if you need any help plz contact me.

[@Amanda_downunder]

great, and ... what diet do u do, are u low carb / keto ?

[@Franky2A3]

That's great. I started fasting about 30 years ago. Today (over 70) have no medical conditions, BMI 22 and don't wear glasses. My identical twin brother had never fasted and passed away with cancer 8 years ago.

[@Amanda_downunder]

@@Franky2A3 - so do u fast just for each day, or more than a day ? and what r your meals like ? are u low carb ?

[@jeanettecampbell5205]

Dr Fung is the light at the end of the Western Medicine tunnel.. 💜

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He is very helpful as well 😊and Dr Boz she is amazing kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6W2p3Svh9hohaMsi=TiDH3bLbV31R5quX

[@ThuLe-eh1xe]

He is the best Dr.

[@poderes]

I know 99% of you are here to know about weight loss. But as an athlete and absolutely not a bodybuilder, it’s hard to find accurate information about muscle GAINS and protein intake. So it is just about training close to failure but it wasn’t about the more protein the more size you’ll get. Amazing. Thanks Dr. Fung.

[@TheAparajit]

I came looking for that information precisely. It's a relief to know that I don't have to shovel multiple scoops of protein powder down my throat everyday for the rest of my life.

[@poderes]

@@TheAparajit I guess like everything I learn, I have no other choice but test it for myself. This is hard to believe, but we’ve been lied for so many years that I would be surprised if this works

[@goldeneaglepride5044]

I’m 58, and lift heavy 5X a week. I eat 1G of protein for each pound of desired lean body weight. 200 lbs. built plenty of muscle and dropped 65 pounds as well. 36-48 hour fast once a week to create a weekly cal. Deficit. Has worked for me.

[@sofian-_-7]

How long have you been doing this for?

[@excalibro8365]

So 200 grams? This youtuber would say you're consuming too much protein.

[@goldeneaglepride5044]

@@sofian-_-7 Now, I'm at 24 months.

[@goldeneaglepride5044]

@@excalibro8365 It's worked well for me as I try to eat one gram of protein for desired lean body weight. I've thrived doing this for right at two years. What works for me may not work for the other guy as we are all very different, in many ways.

[@Mr_Goodall_CD]

this guy is the authority on fasting

[@femnotsofatale]

This is SO helpful. I remember your blog post from several years ago addressing these protein needs. I'm 62 and receive a lot of information about how I need to up my protein. Whenever I go over 60 g per day - my Blood Glucose rises dramatically this next morning. I appreciate you sticking to your stance and stating it again - I have regained so much health, thanks to you and Megan.

[@Jess_2025]

Same here. Dr Fung is saving so many lives! ❤

[@laniesider2586]

Dr Jason Fung has saved me from so many bad health conditions, I started following his advice about intermittent fasting, it has done wonders for me. Lost 50 pounds and keeping it off. Thank you Dr Fung, you’re my hero ♥️

[@luism8130]

It’s crazy how uneducated the masses are regarding fasting. I was recently doing a quick 48 hour fast and my sister in law who is a nurse called me upset saying what I am doing is “really unhealthy”. I didn’t feel like arguing but I referred her to your content. Hopefully she followed my advice.

[@MriyaVR]

It has been speculated that it may be because when you are fasting, nobody is making money off you. I do not believe that fasting will ever be mainstream, as it requires NOTHING at all & is as easy to do*. If you want to fast, you just fast. No one is making a profit. I would actually like Dr Fung to touch on this

[@mrd799]

Thank you for this, i'm getting so stressed out about not getting enough protein, this made me feel less stressed about it.

[@Prostituee112]

I can help you have a few good easy tips

[@Poppy_love59]

Finally an expert answers the age old question of how much protein do you actually need to prevent muscle loss. Thank You Dr Fung!

[@jamescalifornia2964]

I agree 👍"

[@pavankrishnab1]

Yes

[@TrueWren]

@@Poppy_love59 I'm sure many experts have a different opinion. A better question is, will extra protein do us any harm

[@wagnerw8364]

Our digestive system knows exactly how much protein we need! Just have real food and listen to your satiety!

[@DarkoFitCoach]

@@wagnerw8364 that makes no sense. so if i eat 50gr protein daily somehow my digestive system will make 150gr out of it because 'it knows how much we need'?

[@ThuLe-eh1xe]

Dr Fung is kind, humble, intelligent, knowledgable. He gives us our power back and help us take care of ourselves effectively, intelligently instead of depending on doctors all the time. I think intermittent fasting is the correct way to cure diabetes. I am learning something new everyday from dr Fung teachings. I read his 2 books religiously with passion many tmes and i learn so much. The teachings are realistic. I am applying them. I hope i will cure my prediabetes. Thank you dr Fung.

[@gaurd3]

The GOAT Is back to knock some sense into all these copycats!

[@heatherawadmd7858]

Appreciate Dr. Fung. Wish the studies were done on menopausal women instead of young men.

[@Tee667]

Oh I HEAR YOU. I swear that if men went through a MENopause they would have found a cure already decades ago. I’m four years in, I’ve gone carnivore (2yrs ago) and doing extended fasting and for sure this has helped me

[@pamelaeverett2087]

Amen. We need our own studies.

[@benicio1967]

@@Tee667 they got on to resolving some of the andropause side effects real fast for men.

[@mustafabaris9681]

I am 47 years old. Last year I started doing OMAD , been just over a year now and when I first started I was concerned that the calories were not going to be enough and that I was going to lose muscle mass. One year fast forward, not only I have gained MORE muscle but I have also gained more weight ! ( Apart from starting OMAD I also started hitting the gym 6 times a week and been doing that religiously since last year ) I was 74 kg when I started ( 163 lbs) now I am 77 kg ( 169 lbs ) and I am 1.80 meters tall ( 6 feet tall ) . OMAD has been a life changing experience, every aspect of my life has improved dramatically , my sleep has improved significantly , my mood has been much more stable , I haven't been close to getting sick or feeling sick .. At age 47 I feel like I am sitting on top of the world..!

[@decathlete2000]

What do you eat usually for that one meal and what are your macros ?

[@1Mannco]

May be a good Idea to say since doing OMAD you probably dropped say 10 lbs of fat but gained 16lbs of muscle..or so.. since you're working out 6 days a week and eating right.

[@mustafabaris9681]

@@decathlete2000 I eat what I have always eaten except for eating twice a day now I eat at 1 pm and I am done eating..Before I started doing OMAD I did the 16-8 intermittent fasting for years and years and last year I finally switched to OMAD after getting my body to be in ketosis .. Now that I eat one meal a day I always do breakfast one day and a regular dinner the next day , but each meal regardless I am having breakfast or dinner type meal I always eat three kinds of seasonal fruits and two nuts ( almonds and walnuts ) with each meal.. As far as the portions are concerned , I am definitely eating more than one meal portion, 1.5 but not 2 for sure .. After having done OMAD for a little over a year now I am convinced that eating is actually a psychological phenomena rather than biological .. Human body was never designed to eat three meals a day let alone four five meals a day ..

[@johnreynolds1912]

Jason, thank you so much. Following your advice has dramatically changed my life for the better. By every metric imaginable, I am healthier now than I have been since my mid 20’s. I have lost 100 lbs, metabolically resilient and have tons of energy. Keep doing what you’re doing.

[@AzaleaBee]

Awesome! You must feel so much better.😊

[@johnreynolds1912]

@@AzaleaBeesure do. I will never go back to eating 3 times a day

[@AzaleaBee]

@johnreynolds1912 Yup. For me, I eat 0-3 times a day period. The three times is rare.

[@Amanda_downunder]

Hi John - are you on the low carb / keto diet ?

[@Jacquie_Kirk_111]

Dr Fung is a HERO

[@evandegenfelder4554]

He really is. . . . . if only more people knew who he is and how smart and full of vital information he has.

[@Jess_2025]

👍🏻🙏🏻👍🏻

[@kathiemudge9644]

I'm a vegan who is 64 years old and does intermittent fasting every day and it has changed my life to start the intermittent fasting. No protein problems here

[@eualena1]

Everyone needs to see this video. Well every Dr. Fung video really. I love this doctor, thank God I found him

[@susanschultz2355]

Both my husband and I started fasting years ago after discovering Dr. Fung. I am completely on board but I need refreshers from time to time when I am tempted by influencers who advocate high protein. I joined a gym last year to get help with weight training. However, I noticed that ALL the trainers and most of the participants were fat--and they stressed protein all the time. They counseled against IF of course. I quit that gym and do my weight training at home 3X a week. My daughter and 2 daughters-in-law fret over my fasting saying there is no way I am getting enough protein. Alas--all three are overweight! I am in great shape at age 76--130lbs at 5'8"--my doctor tells me I have even influenced her and wishes I could talk to her patients. I eat around 60-75 grams of protein per day with a snack meal at noon and dinner at 5 or so--between 16-20 hours of fasting every day. Thank you Dr. Fung.

[@perserverance333]

Thank you! Finally someone who gets it!!! I'm less hungry day to today with intermittent fasting.

[@health9818]

As much as I appreciate Dr Fung for bringing out the obvious facts about fasting. He is not the person I listen to about building a healthy muscular body. Nor will I listen to him on how to maintain muscle mass as I age. I am a 60 year old woman at 5'2" 124 pounds my protein intake goal is 110 grams or more.I am on zero meds

[@lindap9575]

Thank you so much Dr Fung!!! The fear that is generated by so-called experts is truly causing such confusion. I am a dialysis nurse and truly feel that if we can get more people to fast..........we can reduce diabetes AND high blood pressure. Those 2 diagnoses are filling up all of our clinics. People do adjust to dialysis, but how beautiful if we could prevent any person from ever needing 2 needles in their vein at a minimum of 3 times a week. The fear generated should be dialysis and not FASTING!!!!!

[@anette5468]

Thank you so much for clarifying this Dr Fung. My heart specialist told me to stop fasting as it would ruin my heart 🥹 but I will go back to fasting as it has done miracles for my health 👌🏻 bless you for your valuable time ❤

[@truthprevails_theoriginal]

trust your body. like hippocrates said, if we aren't our own doctors, we are fools.

[@zhanna5827]

Everyone is talking about the protein now! I gave in... struggling to lose weight and build muscle, working out every day. Im going back to intermittent fasting and low carb, which worked best for me. Thank you, Dr Fung!

[@Amanda_downunder]

Hi zhanna - how many hrs do u fast ? and do u eat 2MAD ? do u eat veg ? fruit ? grains ? ty

[@zhanna5827]

@Amanda_downunder I feel my best physically and mentally eating 2 meals a day within 6 hour window. You can have a small snack in between if you want, but after a while, you don't need it. Veggies , protein, berries, some other fruit on occasion, good fats.. A big salad for one meal and cooked veggies wirh protein for the second meal . I also get low carb tortillas if I want a wrap, which help me stick to the plan, or overnight protein oats. Definitely cut out sugar. Hope this helps .

[@Amanda_downunder]

@@zhanna5827 - yes, thank you; it is helpful. I have lack of discipline. "good fats" - is that avocado, olive oil, nuts ? for protein, u mean fish, poultry, red meat ? ty

[@zhanna5827]

@Amanda_downunder pretty much, but not limited to. With only 2 meals a day, we can make those plates look and taste good. Besides Dr Fung, I learned a lot from Sten Ekberg (he's amazing at explaining things), book and podcasts by Gin Stephens, Ben Bikman, and others. Keep it simple. Maybe,start with Becky Gillaspys 0123 strategy, which stands for 0 sugar, 1 big salad a day, 2 cups of cooked veggies, and stop eating 3 hours before bed. See what plan works best for you

[@patrycja2696]

Check Dr Jack Kruse book and his easy protocols, cheap book. You'll loose all the weight you want

[@greentree_]

*I’m so glad he finally made a video on this. Dr. Fung has an article called “How Much Protein Is Excessive?” and I really liked to find out that we don’t need to be slaves to high protein, you don’t NEED high protein as it’s being taught by culture, you only need ENOUGH and enough is much less than you think (40-something grams?) I love meat but I don’t have to feel like I have to make my money budget or my calorie budget suffer to have to buy lots and lots of meat. And you’ll have more calorie budget left for fiber - yes, it’s important. Excess protein will only be wasted as any other excessive macronutrient, studies show*

[@bobrik335]

High Protein is one of the Biggest Myths of our Times ! Thnx Dr.Fung for confirming that too !

[@aimansulong-np6yr]

Sir sorry I want ask...if I do omad....one meal a day eat 30/40gram protien a day enuf?

[@bobrik335]

@@aimansulong-np6yr Even on Single Big meal will contain 40-50 + Proteins ! if it is well-balanced from whole food plant sources ! For ex : beans/lentils big bowl will in itself contain 30 grams +... surround it with veggies a, nuts, fruits etc and you have 50-60 easy... !

[@aimansulong-np6yr]

@@bobrik335 so okey if we only take 50/60 gram protien a day right?

[@rosnaniarshad4831]

I think it's depend on your height and weight and what is your goal. Either it's for lose weight..to maintain or to built muscle. ​@@aimansulong-np6yr

[@tankthearc9875]

iv eaten 200g or more and still lost body fat keeping sugars and white carbs low.

[@mbuguakabera1452]

Let me start by thanking you for uploading various episodes on diabetes I have been fasting 8 hours during the day and 14 hours at night I no longer use medication Thanks and God bless you

[@izzygee2216]

Dr. Fung, you’re a blessing to many who are wise enough to know great wisdom and knowledge when we see it and hear it. Thank you so much sir. God bless you. ✝️🙏🏽❤️

[@milanpenk9537]

I just found Dr Fung online and things are finally making sense to me. Thank you!

[@AzaleaBee]

I recommend three of his books, The Obesity Code, The Diabetes Code, and The Cancer Code.. and I that order.

[@karunverma1]

Valuable insights. I too have found my lifts in gym be more impressive if I train fasted. At times I am starving while I goto gym & to my surprise I am able to train with greater intensity & strength

[@pamelaeverett2087]

Wow. Just started listening to Dr Fung. He communicates this valuable info so clearly. Very beneficial to his fellow humans. Bless him! ❤

[@djihedfiras8506]

Plz more on fasting and muscle loss cause its the only topic that sets me back. thansk jason

[@PepeVega]

Great video. Very well researched. Thank you!

[@qhudsia]

Thank you for posting this... it doesn't seem natural to eat as much protein as some of these experts are recommending

[@johnmartins94]

Dr. Fung is an excellent resource for fasting knowledge. He’s also among the wise folks in the documentary: ‘Fat Fiction’

[@foroughamini6836]

My God Dr Fung,I’m learning a lot from you,Thank you so much.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@9ersfannorth531]

Thank-you for a concise and articulate presentation of the facts about how our bodies manage protein and what recent studies are saying about how much daily protein we need.

[@JAlex-ld2lh]

And over time, lack of protein can make you lose muscle mass, which cuts your strength, makes it harder to keep your balance, and slows your metabolism. It can lead to anemia, which makes you tired. However, I don't think that fasting itself is what causes this. Chronic lack or reduction would.

[@dr.samierasadoonalhassani2669]

Great presentation by great presenter. Direct focused head on without wasting time and energy.

[@hadesmusic1175]

I cant believe this is free

[@FireOElijahMC]

Anything the FDA says I just do the opposite. I recommend reading “Health and Beauty Mastery” by Julian Bannet, that book is a real eye opener about shocking stuff health industry is doing! I completely changed my habits

[@mikaelajasonnn3]

totally agree

[@patrycja2696]

This book is scam Be careful people

[@kevy1yt]

I’ve been saying that for years. The FDA is a great institution. Just do the exact opposite of what they say and you are Golden.

[@neicycombs3533]

Thanks for the recommendation. I’ve never heard of that book

[@patrycja2696]

@@FireOElijahMC it's a scam

[@sharlenedepaz2562]

This is such good news because ive been struggling trying to eat the "recomended protein by these gurus" and ive had a really difficult time losing weight, im going to try and eat a lower amount

[@simondavies6270]

Brilliant video Dr Fung putting to bed certain myths surrounding Protein, promulgated by longevity experts responding to this or that new medical paper or research.. I'm a 55 year old male, that resumed a routine of fasting regularly immediate upon being diagnosed with prediabetes. I followed a stringent self imposed regime doing consecutive 72 hour fasts commencing at the beginning of each week for a period of 12 weeks. I'm metabolically flexible, so was soon able to adapt to the strain of fasting. I exercised daily, regularly performing both cardio and some strength training focusing on body weight calisthenics and simple dumb bells exercises at home. Without consuming protein powders or any advertised body building supplementation. Eating modest amounts of protein and sticking mainly to my regular diet that consisted of eating 3 to 4 eggs and one to two tins of sardines everyday. I believe, empirically, I have put on muscle losing body fat around my belly, reducing my waist size from 43 inches to 34 inch in circumference now.

[@Subscriber03-q5m]

A much needed topic to be clearly explained. No one need to doubt it as it's from a medical expert and that too explained with proof... He is just amazing🙏🙏

[@bhut1571]

Ahh, this is impressive. I recall seeing Dr Fung doing a lunch lecture to doctors some years ago and many were too interested in the food and chatting to others.

[@pookiroo]

Excellent Excellent vid Dr. Fung. This is the thought that crosses my mind oftentimes.

[@westcoastswingmusic]

We love you, Dr. Fung! Thanks so much for gifting us this valuable information! ✨️

[@mengho7230]

Dr. Joao Sorio gives very transparent advice on diet and nutrition.

[@JohnnStr1]

If you read book "The 23 Former Doctor Truths" you will exactly know what is Dr. fung talking about here. Modern industry is killing us quietly.

[@lukag3155]

thanks man

[@lukag3155]

im checking that out now

[@Dee-vine]

I've heard so much about this book where can I get it?

[@robertkat]

And making billions of dollars.

[@zevolfearizona2113]

Sounds interesting. I wish it was only 23.

[@arifali6762]

Crystal clear and highly valuable true health knowledge, thank you Dr. Fung.

[@jessicawolf786]

I love how this is explained. To the point and honest based on facts.

[@EspañolDirecto]

Amazing!!! thanks a lot Dr. Fung for your generosity.

[@elektras6325]

Love and appreciate you Dr Fung. Thank you for your videos, I’m always so excited when you upload.

[@BigPictureYT]

Excellent, as always. Thanks!

[@doublecross1079]

Timing is perfect! I had great success in 2019 fasting and being consistent in a the gym. I felt amazing, was strong and healthy. Pandemic brought back some poor lifestyle habits, I have gained weight, lost muscle. I have been searching for ways to get back into a sustainable lifestyle again, and got caught up in the guru’s talking about not fasting, I have been forcing myself to eat multiple meals with tons of protein. Well, I gain more weight, and the changes in the gym are not better or worst than with fasting. So, I am happily back to a fasting routine and moderate protein, as I can maintain that and if fits my lifestyle!

[@E_tnt]

Same exact story here!

[@actuallywhatimeant2583]

Thank you so much for this. Takes all my worries out of extended fasting

[@Avoid_Low_Frequency]

Thank you for this!!! I am one of the people that stressed because I couldn’t eat 125gms a day of protein!! I now can relax and eat when hungry.

[@mable552]

I agree. I too fell on the high protein train..yet eating about 40 grams of protein daily gave me a great bone density scan. I'm 59 and 5'5". Glad Dr. Fung's voice of reason is out there. Si much advice from non doctors and non scientists.

[@lilycardoso4679]

Exactly! When i try to eat a 120 gm of protein a day I gain weight. It's too much food.

[@dollmm23]

Thank you, Dr Fung. You're great! You are my Dr. online. 😊

[@Masfugo]

Been fasting for 1,5 years now (mostly OMAD) I lost 10kg of weight, got more active , less fatigue and stronger in gym

[@Amaraticando]

keep in mind that strength is not always related to muscles. The sole act of practicing an exercise increases the neuromuscular adaptation that makes one stronger, even without anabolism. Also, creatine/phosphate + adrenaline can give you short bursts of strength, but longer sessions will make you hit the wall.

[@3-Libras]

Love Dr. Fung. Hasn’t steered me wrong yet. Thanks for all of the info !

[@milenadeltorto7158]

Thank you thank you thank you! I think you confirmed that I really don't need more than 44 grams of protein daily. I'm 123 pounds. Good news.

[@barbarashirland9078]

Thank you for your grounded common sense and straight talk!

[@Figurefitout]

Thanks dr. Fung. This helps calm my mind.

[@elles2580]

A Great doctor

[@MrTraveller.]

Love & Appreciate your videos. I run/gym daily fasted b4 work for years. Lost 21kg w/ fasting. Gained 6 kg of muscle 💪🏾 from the gym & droppbody fat from +25% down to 15% (have maintained this for+2 yrs & continue th put in muscle from the gym. I do eat 2meak/dat wHIGH PROTEIN. Thx 4 all ur advice & vids over the years. Cheers from Taiwan 🇹🇼

[@AlanShirtsink]

Thank you for your constant explanations regarding our health.

[@margaretharris65]

I love the way you teach!! Straight to the point! ♥️

[@eckankar7756]

I lost 138 pounds on the 'juice diet" that was so popular from the 1970s into the early 2000s with all the infomercials selling juicers. I drank just juice all day long for nearly a year and lost the weight without exercise. I juiced daily at least 10 pounds of carrots, 6 apples, pears, celery, anything I could get in the juicer and avoided all other food intake. Who knows how much sugar I was consuming maybe 6 times a day juicing. It worked. I lost the weight effortlessly. I was bored to tears with juice, after losing the weight I went on Atkin's and been on it ever since, eating 6 low carb meals/snacks a day and have kept the weight off.

[@SCharlesS]

Fasting is also done for fighting cancer amd other diseases not just weight loss. Eating 6x a day no matter how healthy can still cause health issues.

[@jamesbrandau3712]

Thank you Dr. Fung! 70+ age with bronchiectasis, I discovered you in 2020 when I looked for ways to enhance immunity during COVID. Your fasting advice has been life changing.

[@ChadSharkeyNursePractitioner]

Another great video, thank you! Dr Fung is a rarity, seldom do you have a very intelligent human that can present while using understandable real-life examples, and teach and maintain the audience's attention like he does!

[@Greatdoiings]

He is great at explaining what goes on in the body

[@cccalifornia7206]

Thank you Dr. Fung!!! We appreciate your knowledge and expertise!! 👍😉👌

[@fredsmit3481]

Doc thanks for this video. I've had several Dexa scans and had no idea about some of the flaws. I still see value in them, but thanks to you I'm better informed.

[@amaliamorales5606]

Thank you so much in explaining this information. Today, you are the best. This was extremely helpful.

[@PT121551]

Always clear and to the point. I really appreciate your analysis of the research done on the topic

[@jxg151]

You said that we only need a low amount of protein to maintain muscle; however, what if we exercise and want to increase muscle?

[@sonnguyen-ru6rf]

Very useful information, Thanks Doc. !!

[@AzaleaBee]

Thank you for another no-nonsense informative video, Dr. Fung.

[@Smulan77]

I needed this after finishing Peter Attia's Outlive. :D Fasting works really well for me, but I also do eat plenty of protein when I do eat (and regular fasting actually makes me less interested in unhealthy foods), and lift heavy weights three times a week.

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

Thank you Dr fung 🙏🏼

[@2brnt2b]

Dr. Fung should be part of MAHA(Make America Healthy Again) team

[@ivettesantana4319]

doubt he wants to be part of a team ready to get rid of all immigrants legal or not

[@winterslush]

He is a Canadian not American

[@homerroad]

Why would an intelligent man like Dr. Fung get involved with the MAHA? He's not ignorant.

[@thelordismyshepherd1366]

Lighten up people he is talking about health. 🙄

[@ACCA2016]

Trump and Musk should have him on America health board

[@TKim103]

Definitely need to do a podcast with Dr. Peter Attia

[@francesgraham5411]

Thank you so much Jason, this is of great importance to me to know that I am eating the right way for left ventricular heart improved function. Having had an aortic valve procedure earlier this year it is of concern to me

[@frenzyviz6296]

Thank you Dr. Jason. Very helpful information.

[@alexwijoyong]

Guys, please understand the characteristics of Dr. Fung's patients. I remember Peter Attia once asked Dr. Fung about muscle loss during fasting on his podcast. Dr. Fung's response was very pragmatic: my patients are not bodybuilders; my patients are elderly, obese, and have kidney problems. And he did not observe muscle loss in his patients during fasting. I am currently also pursuing a lean body. I am targeting a daily intake of 100 grams of protein with a meal sequence of high fiber, high protein, and low carb. I also do resistance training and walk for 30 minutes every day. If I don't practice OMAD (One Meal A Day) with discipline, my weight, waist circumference, body fat, and visceral fat will continue to increase. So in my opinion, the advice of moderate protein intake is suitable for most people. For those aiming for muscle gain, consume high protein but practice disciplined cutting with fasting.

[@ralphholiman7401]

Exactly. When I was in my early thirties, I was lifting weights several hours a week, but I was getting pretty modest gains. I was telling one of the trainers at the gym that one day, and she asked, "Well maybe you need to change your supplement." I was like, ""What supplement? I don't take any supplements." She hooked me up with a pretty simple protein supplement, and I was shocked at how quickly I started putting on a lot more muscle. Yeah, a regular person may not want or need protein supplements, but if you want to get the most out of weight lifting, I think you do.

[@alexwijoyong]

Focus on achieving the health biomarkers you aim for, such as waist circumference, HbA1C, fasting insulin, blood pressure, SGPT/ALT, uric acid, triglycerides, and HDL. Achieve this through fasting combined with a high-fiber, moderate-protein, low-carb, and low-deep-fry diet. Exercise for 30 minutes daily; walking is the easiest exercise for everyone. Consuming 100 grams of protein per day, equivalent to 14 eggs, is not an enjoyable process, and achieving your health biomarker targets will be challenging with a high-protein diet. Once your health biomarker targets are achieved, switch to a high-protein diet with resistance training.

[@ralphholiman7401]

@@alexwijoyong , I’m with you. I preach Dr. Fung all day to people.

[@brainchamber99]

Not even necessary. I read a study a couple of weeks ago where they found exercises in a fasted state or with protein didn't yield any significant difference. I work out in a fasted state (20-24 hours) and I'm quite shredded, and that's with a combination of cardio and calisthenics. 100 grams of protein daily is like 4 burgers a day

[@excalibro8365]

@@brainchamber99 It is carbohydrates that makes the difference in performance during resistance training, not protein.

[@jennifer97363]

That you so much for this Dr Fung. Thank goodness for your well- supported, clear, indispensable information. 🙂

[@srinivasagopalanraman7352]

Exact information what I needed doc! You are upto the point. Thank you for this useful info

[@wendywertz8828]

Thank you so much I’ve been praying for answers as I previously believed Dr Ken Berry who says carnivore diet is good and to eat protein until your STUFFED ! That did not work for me and I felt horrible . I do best on lower fat high fiber lower protein and I lift weights for muscle !

[@chrismckell5353]

It's interesting, some people do well on carnivore, some do well on ketogenic/ Atkins and some do well as vegetarian. The common thread with all of these approaches is whole foods and elimination of most processed foods. Just my observation.

[@pinitphon1]

Muscle is no doubt important to us as we get older. The more important question is that how we maintain and optimize our metabolic flexibility (& muscle) individually. With or without fasting, ones need to see what work best for you.

[@Marie-v1j]

THANK YOU, Dr. Fung

[@Amanda_downunder]

I've just started a 36 hr water fast; have been wanting to do one for ages. I hope this ongoing cold get better too; that will be a bonus.

[@AzaleaBee]

All the best to you. Be kind to yourself, especially after the fast.

[@Amanda_downunder]

@@AzaleaBee - thanks; I am ok, but after 23 hrs, was feeling terrible - weak, shaky, dry wretching. yes, ty - I will be kind to myself; can't wait to eat at 8:30 tonight.

[@AzaleaBee]

@Amanda_downunder Salt. Possibly.. or just your body isn't used to fasting. Enjoy your "break-fast".

[@EKroft-t2h]

Thank you very much!!! This is what i needed to hear

[@seattlebeard]

Science is so refreshing. ♥

[@faithkhaoya3897]

Awesome piece of info

[@dianamalik3599]

Thanks Dr Fung❤…always great to hear your perspective!😊

[@isabellelee2658]

Thanks for answering my protein questions. I was unsure about how much protein to eat and this video is a big help.

[@monnoo8221]

and you might wan t take a look to my comment. This time he gives bad advice

[@meirabalderas9193]

One of the best videos❤❤❤

[@sabyasachibanerjee124]

That was insightful and good basis on supporting facts!

[@brookstorm9789]

Very useful right now. Thank you.