The Metabolic Edit
The Metabolic Edit cuts through wellness noise with short, science-backed episodes that actually get results. Hosted by nutrition and hormone expert Megan Rupp, MS, CPT, each episode delivers no-BS guidance on metabolism, hormones, weight loss, and root-cause health. Whether you’re burnt out, bloated, or just over the wellness fluff, this podcast is your blueprint for taking back control—one smart edit at a time.
The Metabolic Edit
The Ultimate Guide to Fasting — Benefits, Risks, and How to Know if It’s for You : ep11
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
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