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Metabolic Freedom with Ben Azadi

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What if your body wasn't designed to be sick? What if those nagging symptoms you've been fighting aren't problems at all, but messages—your body's desperate attempt to communicate that something deeper needs attention?
In this revealing conversation, metabolic health expert and my good friend Ben Azadi introduces his new book "Metabolic Freedom," explaining why an astonishing 93% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy and what we can do about it. Rather than focusing on niche approaches like strict keto or extended fasting, Azadi presents a comprehensive framework accessible to everyone, addressing the five root causes behind metabolic dysfunction.
One of the most alarming revelations? You could have full-blown insulin resistance for 6-14 years while still showing "perfect" blood sugar readings on standard tests. Your pancreas compensates by pumping out massive amounts of insulin until it simply can't keep up anymore. By then, you're already deep in the disease process. Ben makes a compelling case for requesting fasting insulin tests rather than relying solely on glucose measurements that miss this critical early warning.
The conversation explores how true metabolic freedom means having a body that can effortlessly use whatever fuel is available—carbs, protein, fat, or stored body fat—to generate steady energy without constant snacking or stimulants. Ben breaks down the powerful healing cascade that happens during fasting, from completed digestion at 14 hours to enhanced cellular cleanup (autophagy) at 16-17 hours and increased brain-derived neurotrophic factor at the 24-hour mark.
Beyond food timing, we look at the devastating impact of environmental toxins he classifies as "obesogens" and "diabetogens"—compounds found in everything from plastic containers to cash register receipts that directly promote weight gain and blood sugar dysfunction.
Whether you're just beginning your health journey or deeply familiar with metabolic concepts, this conversation offers practical wisdom for reclaiming your body's natural state of health through a 30-day plan designed to restore your metabolic freedom.

https://www.benazadi.com/

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Chapters

1. Introducing Metabolic Freedom (00:00:00)

2. The Metabolic Health Crisis (00:06:25)

3. Understanding Metabolic Flexibility (00:16:02)

4. Fasting: The Healing Process (00:25:13)

5. The Right Way To Fast (00:33:23)

6. Environmental Toxins And Your Health (00:35:20)

206 episodes

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What if your body wasn't designed to be sick? What if those nagging symptoms you've been fighting aren't problems at all, but messages—your body's desperate attempt to communicate that something deeper needs attention?
In this revealing conversation, metabolic health expert and my good friend Ben Azadi introduces his new book "Metabolic Freedom," explaining why an astonishing 93% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy and what we can do about it. Rather than focusing on niche approaches like strict keto or extended fasting, Azadi presents a comprehensive framework accessible to everyone, addressing the five root causes behind metabolic dysfunction.
One of the most alarming revelations? You could have full-blown insulin resistance for 6-14 years while still showing "perfect" blood sugar readings on standard tests. Your pancreas compensates by pumping out massive amounts of insulin until it simply can't keep up anymore. By then, you're already deep in the disease process. Ben makes a compelling case for requesting fasting insulin tests rather than relying solely on glucose measurements that miss this critical early warning.
The conversation explores how true metabolic freedom means having a body that can effortlessly use whatever fuel is available—carbs, protein, fat, or stored body fat—to generate steady energy without constant snacking or stimulants. Ben breaks down the powerful healing cascade that happens during fasting, from completed digestion at 14 hours to enhanced cellular cleanup (autophagy) at 16-17 hours and increased brain-derived neurotrophic factor at the 24-hour mark.
Beyond food timing, we look at the devastating impact of environmental toxins he classifies as "obesogens" and "diabetogens"—compounds found in everything from plastic containers to cash register receipts that directly promote weight gain and blood sugar dysfunction.
Whether you're just beginning your health journey or deeply familiar with metabolic concepts, this conversation offers practical wisdom for reclaiming your body's natural state of health through a 30-day plan designed to restore your metabolic freedom.

https://www.benazadi.com/

Lies I Taught In Medical School : Free sample chapter -
https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/
Complete Metabolic Heart Scan (20% off 'LUFKIN20')
https://www.innerscopic.com/
Fasting Mimicking Diet (20% off)
https://prolonlife.com/Lufkin
At home blood testing (15% off)
https://pathlongevity.com/
Mimio Health (15% off 'LUFKIN')
https://mimiohealth.sjv.io/c/5810114/2745519/30611

Web:
https://robertlufkinmd.com/
X:
https://x.com/robertlufkinmd
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/robertLufkinmd
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/robertlufkinmd/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlufkinmd/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/robertlufkinmd
Threads:
https://www.threads.net/@robertlufkinmd
Bluesky:
...

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Chapters

1. Introducing Metabolic Freedom (00:00:00)

2. The Metabolic Health Crisis (00:06:25)

3. Understanding Metabolic Flexibility (00:16:02)

4. Fasting: The Healing Process (00:25:13)

5. The Right Way To Fast (00:33:23)

6. Environmental Toxins And Your Health (00:35:20)

206 episodes

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