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A Conversation with Dr. Robert Lufkin | Jason Fung

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🌟 Welcome to the Fasting and Longevity Summit 2.0! 🌟A Conversation with Dr. Robert Lufkin | Jason FungHi, everyone! This is Dr. Jason Fung, and I’m thrilled to introduce you to the Fasting and Longevity Summit 2.0, hosted by myself, Dr. David Jockers, and Dr. Joseph Anton. This groundbreaking event features insights from over 40 of the world’s top health experts, sharing strategies to help you take control of your health, reverse chronic diseases, and unlock the secrets to healthy aging.🎥 In this video, you'll get a preview of one of our fascinating discussions with Dr. Robert Luton, professor and author of Lies I Thought in Medical School. Together, we explore:The power of fasting as a transformative health toolCommon medical myths and their impact on chronic disease managementPractical lifestyle changes to improve health and longevity🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Video:✔️ Why fasting is a proven strategy for improving health and slowing aging✔️ How lifestyle changes can reverse chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes✔️ The truth about modern medical education and its gaps in addressing root causes of illness✔️ Actionable tips to optimize metabolic health and prevent chronic conditions✔️ The role of nutrition and intermittent fasting in achieving sustainable wellness✨ Why Watch?This isn’t just another health talk. It’s a wake-up call to rethink how we approach health and wellness in the 21st century. With chronic diseases on the rise, we need practical solutions that address root causes—not just symptoms. Watch to gain life-changing insights into how fasting, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine can help you live longer, healthier, and more vibrantly.📢 Don’t Miss the Fasting & Longevity Summit 2.0!Get exclusive access to interviews with top experts and game-changing insights. Sign up for the Summit before it’s too late!👉https://drtalks.com/summit/fasting-longevity?uid=828&oid=87&ref=3679Subscribe, like, and comment to join the movement!#Fasting #IntermittentFasting #Longevity #Type2Diabetes #RobertLufkin #jasonfung ============================= 📌 BOOKS: 👉 The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how low carb diets and fasting can help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?... 👉 The Diabetes Code - Reviewing how type 2 diabetes is a reversible disease and dietary strategies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795BLS8D?... 👉 The Cancer Code - Scientific exploration of how cancer develops - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894005?... 📌 Amazon: 👉 USA - https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonfung 👉 Canada - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jasonfung ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📌 Please visit our :- 🔹 Website - https://www.doctorjasonfung.com 🔹 Blog- https://drjasonfung.medium.com 🔹 Community- https://www.thefastingmethod.com 🔹 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.fung.313 🔹 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjasonfung/ 🔹 Twitter - https://twitter.com/drjasonfung ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📌 YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians): ▶️ The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic: https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8BGYhreaco&t=0s ▶️ Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem:https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETkwZIi3R7w&t=0s ▶️ Does Calorie Counting work?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F5o0a4p_3U&t=0s ▶️ Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcLoaVNQ3rc&t=0s #DiabetesCode #ReverseDiabetes #Type2Diabetes #DrJasonFung #IntermittentFasting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Oct 23, 2026

Can women use intermittent fasting for health and weight loss? Dr. Jason Fung discusses the difference between men and women and special guest Megan Ramos from The Fasting Method shares three tips that may work better for women, including the 30/16 fasting regimen. Check out my blog at https://medium.com/@drjasonfungMore Information:BOOKS:The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how low carb diets and fasting can help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dThe Diabetes Code - Reviewing how type 2 diabetes is a reversible disease and dietary strategies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795BLS8D?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dThe Cancer Code - Scientific exploration of how cancer develops - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894005?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dAmazon:USA - https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonfungCanada - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jasonfung**Fasting Aids**Pique Fasting Tea (recommended)https://www.piquetea.com/drjasonfungFasting Community and Coaching:https://www.thefastingmethod.com/YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians):1. The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic - https://youtu.be/q8BGYhreaco2. Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem: https://youtu.be/ETkwZIi3R7w​​3. Does Calorie Counting work? https://youtu.be/5F5o0a4p_3U​​4. Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes - https://youtu.be/FcLoaVNQ3rc5. Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Naturally - https://youtu.be/mAwgdX5VxGc6. Insulin Toxicity - https://youtu.be/4oZ4UqtbB_g​​7. Saturated Fat - Friend or Foe? https://youtu.be/QetsIU-3k7Y8. Diet and Disease - https://youtu.be/2yoOx_7MLn09. Dangers of Fructose - https://youtu.be/pG89j432w-Y10. Insulin Resistance - https://youtu.be/dimP7IdM2Og11. Role of Hormones in Weight Loss - https://youtu.be/ZbnshVO4PRM12. The Obesity Code Lecture 1 - https://youtu.be/YpllomiDMX0Timestamps:0:00 Intermittent fasting for women0:45 Puberty and weight distribution1:57 Menopause and weight gain3:32 Sleep disturbance and women4:10 Intermittent fasting studies in women5:20 Fasting tips for women - from Megan Ramos5:32 OMAD - the 30/16 fast6:46 Try longer fasts7:15 Plan fasting around monthly cycles8:34 Debra's story of fastingJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoyL4iGArWn5Hu0V_sAhK2w/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 2026

The REAL Keys to Longevity - 2 Key Factors | Jason FungIn this video, Dr. Jason Fung breaks down the most crucial factors for living a long and healthy life—and it’s not all about cholesterol! 🌟 If you’re aiming to improve your healthspan and longevity, you need to focus on the diseases that pose the biggest risks: cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke) and cancer.What You’ll Learn:Cardiovascular Disease: Learn why heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death and how type 2 diabetes dramatically increases your risk. Dr. Fung shares insights from a massive study involving 1.5 million participants across 34 countries!Diabetes vs. Cholesterol: Discover why type 2 diabetes is a much more significant risk factor for heart disease compared to LDL cholesterol. The data is clear: controlling diabetes can add years to your life, while lowering cholesterol may only add a few days.Cancer Risks: Understand the major factors that contribute to cancer, including smoking and obesity. Dr. Fung highlights how diet and obesity are more critical than many other commonly discussed risks.The Power of Fasting: Learn how fasting can help reverse type 2 diabetes and obesity, leading to a healthier, longer life. Dr. Fung explains how extending your fasting periods can help your body burn excess glucose and fat, significantly improving your health.Why This Matters:By focusing on controlling type 2 diabetes and managing your weight through diet and fasting, you can drastically reduce your risk of major diseases and enhance your healthspan. This video is packed with actionable advice and is a must-watch if you’re serious about living a longer, healthier life.Don’t Forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for More Health Tips! 👍🔔▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▶️ Timestamps / Chapters0:00 intro00:03 health span and longevity, it’s not about the cholesterol02:57 how much longevity is gained by taking a statin?04:45 what about cancer?06:03 obesity related cancers06:57 how to lose weight?08:30 Outro=============================📌 BOOKS:👉 The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how lowcarb diets and fasting can help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?...👉 The Diabetes Code - Reviewing how type 2 diabetes is a reversible disease anddietary strategies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795BLS8D?...👉 The Cancer Code - Scientific exploration of how cancer develops -https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894005?...📌 Amazon:👉 USA - https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonfung👉 Canada - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jasonfung▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬📌 Please visit our :-🔹 Website - https://www.doctorjasonfung.com🔹 Blog- https://drjasonfung.medium.com🔹 Community- https://www.thefastingmethod.com🔹 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.fung.313🔹 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjasonfung/🔹 Twitter - https://twitter.com/drjasonfung▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬📌 YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians):▶️ The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8BGYhreaco&t=0s▶️ Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETkwZIi3R7w&t=0s▶️ Does Calorie Counting work?:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F5o0a4p_3U&t=0s▶️ Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcLoaVNQ3rc&t=0s▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬If you liked the video, Please Do Subscribe My Channel 😉😍Keep Supporting me So I can Continue to provide you with free content eachweek!!😇▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬😍 😍 Thank you for Watching!#Healthspan #Longevity #DrJasonFung #IntermittentFasting #Type2Diabetes #WeightLoss #HeartHealth #CancerPrevention #FastingBenefits #HealthyLiving #CholesterolMyth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 2026

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