Dave AspreyCreator of Biohacking, Longevity Expert & 4x NY Times Bestselling Author

How long should women fast?

Name: How long should women fast?
Uploaded: 2024-05-02T21:30:06+00:00
Duration: 46 s
Channel: Dave Asprey
Description: In this monologue, the speaker discusses the nuanced effects of intermittent fasting (IF) on women, emphasizing that a 16‑hour fast can be either…

2 May 2024 · 1 min

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In this monologue, the speaker discusses the nuanced effects of intermittent fasting (IF) on women, emphasizing that a 16‑hour fast can be either beneficial or harmful depending on the individual. Drawing on studies from their fasting book, they note that benefits typically begin with a 12‑hour fast (early dinner followed by sleep) practiced three days a week. Many women can start with a 14‑hour fast, but the key is to break the fast with protein and fat while avoiding sugar, carbs, and oatmeal in the morning. The speaker stresses that there is no universal fasting duration; even they vary their own fasting schedule daily, underscoring the importance of personalization for optimal results.

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There is evidence of benefit or harm for 16 hours of intermittent fasting for women. Yes, it can be both. That's why the personalization matters so much. I know women who do fantastic on that, but not every day. In fact, few guys do well on intermittent fasting every single day. The benefits for women start according to the studies in my fasting book, a 12 hour fast that's basically an early dinner and then go to sleep. Doing that three days a week is where benefits started. So for a lot of women, first half of the cycle you can do 14 hours and if you just wake up and you're ravenous, then eat and that's the most important thing. Just have protein and fat, don't have sugar and carbs and oatmeal and all that stuff in the morning and you'll be fine. There is no daily number that's the same for everyone. I don't even fast the same amount every day.