Dr. Jason Fung: Therapeutic Fasting

Recorded at Biohacker Summit 2018 in Toronto, Canada.

Dr. Jason Fung is a Canadian nephrologist. He’s a world-leading expert on intermittent fasting and low carb, especially for treating people with type 2 diabetes. He has written three best-selling health books and he co-founded the Intensive Dietary Management program.

Dr. Fung graduated from the University of Toronto and completed his residency at the University of California, Los Angeles. He lives and works in Toronto, Canada.

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[little]

I lost 100 pounds, and am now working to build more muscle. I'm 50 years old, and I feel better than when I was 30 or 40. As I write this, I am 21 hours fasted.

[marilynfrost]

I love Dr. Fung. I wish I knew this years ago. I’m 72yrs old and losing weight better blood pressure and mind clarity. Thank You !

[edge_case]

I started fasting a month ago. Started with 1 day, then 2 days, now I'm up to 72 hours the last two weeks. I've lost 15 lbs and I plan to fast weekly for the rest of my life. From 250 to 235 and I'm going to continue until I'm 160 and no longer obese. This channel has been great.

[Saqib_hmed]

29 male, been overweight..all my life since I started fasting..i been in best shape..along with weight loss I have great energy. All my adhd problem are minimal..jason fung is changing lives 👍 I usually fast for 72 hours.

[exodamus]

I am diabetic for last 20 years. I was taking Metformin twice daily and once insulin injection. I started doing I F from November. By December I lost 8 kilograms. I was 72 kgs. I stopped insulin and one metformin. Now I am taking Metformin only once a day. Thanks to Dr. Fung. I am doing 18-6 I F.

[Penny]

I absolutely love and appreciate Dr. Fung!

[lulusp]

Fasting for 48 hours....this video is giving me strength!!!! Great inf Doctor Fung!!!!

[vicjones]

This man will eventually receive the Nobel prize for his work - the medical establishment have tried to shut him up because they don't make any money from people who follow his correct advice

[roblovegreen]

Absolutely love Dr Fung. So many great ideas shared. Thanks.

[Saqib_hmed]

Stop listening to the doctors, this men knows his stuff. He has changed my life.

[cjaneAlaska]

He is an excellent presenter. So many providers are really poor communicators. I really enjoy his talks

[joycemarine]

So enjoyable to watch and listen! Dr Fung has such an ability to explain these physiological responses in the most simplistic ways!! We all can fast and get healthier!! Thank you!!

[lito]

Indeed a good presentor. A good communicator. Love his hand gesture.Dont forget the sigh, huh!😊

[tqv]

Fasting is the key to the obesity epidemic. American (42.4% US Adults Obses) needs this!

[maryweidner]

It is helping me lose weight and bring my Blood glucose down and I am so pleased with the results. Love Dr Fungs knowledge and advice!

[Mikeonmicrocaps]

Dr. Fung changed the paradigm of health nutrition & weight loss

[claudiapangan]

You are amazing!!! Thank you for such great information!!! Matthew McConahauhey lost a lot of weight for his movie the Dallas buyers club by fasting and he stated he could not believe how his thought process improved and how great he felt!!

[melaniebretz]

Fantastic Summary!!! THANK YOU, DR. FUNG!!

[rayshellyohansen]

I enjoyed watching this. It's unfortunate we couldn't see the slides