056: Siim Land - Fasting and Muscle Mass, a Deep Dive into mTOR, and Reaching Autophagy With and Without Fasting

While most people understand the benefits of fasting, few know the true power of reaching autophagy. But what exactly is autophagy and the benefits associated with it? We’ll briefly tackle the basics like these before moving on to more complex topics such as long-term fasting, muscle mass, mTOR, and protein synthesis. Don’t let the complexity of the topics deter you though -- Siim shares his knowledge in an easy to digest format that both beginners and seasoned pros alike can understand. In addition to that, you’ll also hear more about Siim’s tips for breaking a fast, prolonging a fast, carb refeeding, and whether or not you should workout while fasting. As a best-selling author with close to 100k social media followers, Siim Land is a wealth of knowledge on the topic of autophagy and fasting and he shares everything he knows in this episode. Whether you’re just dipping your toes in the water here or you’ve been fasting for years now, this episode has something for you. Tune in now to learn more!

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Dr. Anthony Gustin believes the natural state of an organism is health. In this podcast he explores how we can reclaim our health rebuilding a proper human environment in the modern world. The Natural State features interviews with health and nutrition influencers, world-class thought leaders, and industry experts. With exclusive content that breaks down complex ideas to make them simple and digestible. We cover topics like nutrition, fitness and movement, regenerative agriculture, health, mental and emotional health -- anything that a functioning human being needs to thrive.