How and why intermittent fasting works – world expert Dr Jason Fung

The ubiquity of fad diets is a staple of modern society. As is the inevitable realisation regarding their ineffectiveness. An unfortunate consequence of this cycle is that scientifically supported diets, such as intermittent fasting, are often discarded as yet another fad. To distil the essence of intermittent fasting, BizNews spoke to Dr Jason Fung, a Toronto-based nephrologist and a world-leading expert in intermittent fasting and low-carb diets. Dr Fung, often called the founder of intermittent fasting, explained the science behind it, the ‘why’ and ‘how’ it works, in a manner accessible to the layman.

[vcyasim]

I'm 71 years, I started IF 1year ago after listening to Dr Fung, I lost 46lbs so far, thanks Dr Fung.

[JohnsonNestorFamily]

Thank you for this interview with Dr. Fung! I discovered his videos about a year and a half ago and they changed my life. I've lost over 150 lbs., I'm off my blood pressure meds, my osteoarthritis pain is so much better and my asthma is gone. His book The Obesity Code is an excellent explanation about why we get fat and how the language of the body is hormones, not calories. I learned how to fast and was able to lose weight and not feel deprived and hungry. Thank you Dr Fung for all you do 😊🙏

[lindaferreira]

Excellent interview, Nadya. It deserves to be shared over and over again. Thank you Dr Fung remains a favourite source of information on diet and nutrition.

[hoovergrant]

Sorry she is a weak interviewer, she has not read enough and her questions are NOT informed this is not a good interview!

[bjkina]

Jason Fung spells it out, plain and simple. Listen carefully ...

[albertfarias]

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[catalinamargomyers]

The common sense of Dr. Jason Fung. Being from the field of medicine. I have always questioned T2 and the use of medications. I have T2 for me though reversed I will always keep in mind that this can become an issue again if I were to eat improperly and to often.

[vh]

He is a great Dr. Love everything he talks about and it works. Thank you.

[nancygorham]

When I fast 24 hours or more, I'm not famished when I finally do eat.
I can almost feel the weight burning off while I fast. I love fasting, !!
I wish I'd paid attention years ago to people talking fasting.
I've never been over weight, mostly always active, but I started Carnavore over 3 months ago. Went from 122 to 108. Off my BP MEDS. FEEL GREAT!!
I FINALLY FEEL IN CONTROL OF MY HEALTH AND LIFE.
If I can lose 14 lbs in a little over 3 months, imagine what wonderful results someone who needs to lose a few more lbs. can do on Carnavore including fasting!!

[fluffingfluff]

WOW, Dr. Jason Fung, a super star! Thanks for the interview

[wondertanguy]

80 lbs lost in 6 month now for 1 year now with keto and IF. I get lucky speaking english cos here in Belgium, the Keto diet and IF aren't as mainstream. Thanks Dr Fung for all the informations i have get from jou along my journey.

[whatthesamhill]

103 lbs down/13 mos/Painless
Thank You Fung!

[patriciawalter]

My name is Patricia Walter I have type2 Dieabete I want to reverse my Dieabete I need to come off these medications they are making me so sick I live in New Yorkhow can I get to join your program

[pheonixnatureEC]

Thank you for this excellent and short interview :)

[daylight]

Thank you for finding all these interesting and informative specialists.

[itzajdmting]

My father is 70 next year and very, very significantly overweight, to the point of physical impairment. He has type 2 diabetes, and has just come back from hospital where he had to go on drainage due to infection and fluid build up internally and also suspected appendicitis. He would benefit immensely from intermittent fasting, but I just can't convince him. And whenever I rasie the topic no matter how politely he and his wife get angry or bitter at me. It's so sad to have to watch someone drift away when there are things they could do. His doctor has now put him on insulin injections and a permanent blood sugar monitor.

[kambrose]

Why if it was known to be curable didn't doctors tell diabetics to fast? Was it the drug industry or didn't they think people could change their habits?

[rb]

Unfortunately intermittent fasting is a failure for to gas or something I don't know my belly is growing big.... 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[raupatil]

FABRY DISEASE, CAN LONG FASTING HELP.... listening from India.

[aimhigh]

Great to see some international guests! Well done.