The Metabolic Edit

The Ultimate Guide to Fasting — Benefits, Risks, and How to Know if It’s for You : ep11

Megan Rupp

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Fasting is one of the oldest, most effective health tools we have. In this episode of The Metabolic Edit, I’m breaking down what fasting really is, the science-backed benefits, who it works best for (and who should avoid it), and exactly how to make it work in your real life without wrecking your hormones or your energy.

You’ll learn:

  • The main fasting styles (12:12, 14:10, 16:8, OMAD, prolonged)
  • How fasting triggers autophagy, gut repair, and fat burning
  • The impact on blood sugar, insulin, inflammation, and brain health
  • Who should not fast (and why)
  • Why electrolytes prevent fasting fatigue
  • How to time workouts and meals for results

LMNT – Electrolytes without sugar, perfect for preventing fasting fatigue

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