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Summary of Transcript:
The video is about the stages of Fasting and how the body responds. They describe the first two stages, which involve the body using glucose from food or glycogen stores and then transitioning to using fat for energy through gluconeogenesis. The third stage involves the increased breakdown of fat, triggering human growth hormone and Autophagy. The narrator explains that there are different opinions on the steps of Fasting and that it depends on factors like metabolism and fat reserves. The narrator emphasizes the importance of consulting a physician before beginning a fast. The video also mentions the narrator’s decision to focus more on quality videos than posting every Tuesday due to other projects taking up their time.
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Summary of Description:
This is the final video in a series on fasting and Autophagy, and the next one will focus on the mTOR pathway. The video covers the stages of Fasting, hour by hour, including the changes in glucose and ketones, hormones, and cognitive functions. The speaker also shares his personal experiences with Fasting and compares his measurements to the stages of a fast. The video is part of a playlist, and the speaker’s social media accounts are listed for further information.
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THE STAGES OF A FAST: An Hour-By-Hour Breakdown
Fasting has become popular in recent years, with many people seeking its numerous health benefits. However, not many know the actual stages of a fast and what happens to their body when they abstain from food for prolonged periods. In this video, Lance Hitchings delves into the different stages of a short, providing an hour-to-hour breakdown of what happens in your body when you fast.
Hour 0-4: Start of a Fast
In the first four hours of a fast, your body will deplete the readily available glucose in the liver and muscles. During this stage, insulin levels are low, and glucagon is released to mobilize glucose from the liver. The body’s glycogen stores are also broken down to maintain blood glucose levels.
Hour 4-8: Glucose levels decline, and Ketone levels increase
At this stage, you start to experience low blood sugar effects like hunger and dizziness. But your body has begun to adjust to the fast, breaking down stored fat to produce ketones. Ketones will reach their peak at around 8-12 hours of Fasting. This stage is essential as it shows that the body has fully transitioned from using glucose as fuel to using ketones.
Hour 8-16: Increased ketone production and Autophagy
At this stage, ketones production stabilizes and causes an energy shift. Fat becomes the primary energy source for the body, and your cognitive function will improve. Autophagy kicks in at this stage, where the body recovers damaged cells and faulty proteins in a cell-cleaning process called Autophagy.
Hour 16-24: Accelerated Autophagy
At approximately 16 hours, significant Autophagy begins, and cells recycle more waste. During this time, energy from ketone production should stabilize constantly.
Hour 24-72: Enhanced Autophagy and Detoxification
After 24 hours, all the benefits of Autophagy start to show signs. There are fewer toxins, and cells are being cleared out effectively. This stage gives the body time to carry out its natural healing process.
Personal Experience with Fasting
Lance Hitchings personally experienced the stages of a fast by taking a series of measurements using a Ketone-Mojo meter. He discovered that he peaked in ketones production at approximately 12-16 hours after starting a fast. Then, his blood ketone levels gradually increased but at slower levels.
He also measured his glucose levels, which reduced steadily until hour 24, after which they leveled out. His experience with Fasting showed that by the 16th hour, he started experiencing cognitive and mental clarity.
What to expect before and after Fasting
Before embarking on a fast, discussing the idea with your doctor is essential to ensure it is safe for you. Listening to your body and knowing when to stop is critical during the Fast. After the short, it’s vital to slowly reintroduce food back into your diet to avoid overloading your system.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Fasting can have numerous health benefits reducing inflammation, promoting weight loss, and increasing cognitive function. These benefits come by subjecting the body to different stages of Fasting, which have unique effects on the body. By knowing the steps of a fast, you can plan your fast better to achieve maximum benefits.
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Source Description
THE STAGES OF A FAST: In today’s video, we’ll cover the stages of a fast, hour-by-hour. And then, I’ll relate my experience with Fasting and the measurements I took to the steps of a short.
In this ongoing series on Balancing AMPK and mTOR, we’ve been discussing the importance of Autophagy and how to trigger it with Fasting for the last three videos. This video will cover what happens during a fast, how glucose falls and ketones rise, what happens to your hormones and cognitive functions, and when Autophagy kicks in. I’ve taken a series of measurements with a Ketone-Mojo meter and will compare those readings with will reach a fast. Then I’ll be going over some of my experiences with Fast.
This is the last video on Fasting & Autophagy. In the next video in this series, I’ll be switching sides and looking at the other side of the equation…mTOR. So watch that video.
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Watch the playlist “Balancing AMPK & mTOR Pathways”: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL538U4ZPY–hb9OFyMI1v0rv4CZqj7IbB
Links to individual videos in the series:
Autophagy & Fasting (Pt. 1): https://youtu.be/kLRa1UHLD-s
Fasting for Longevity (Pt. 2): https://youtu.be/BUfSfpOqz18
Social Media:
Website: lancehitchings.com
Facebook: facebook.com/ttcboa
Twitter: @LanceHitchings
Instagram: instagram.com/lancehitchings
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