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Dr. Jason Fung discusses the impact of hormonal changes on women's fasting and dietary practices throughout the menstrual cycle. He explains how estrogen and progesterone influence appetite and metabolism, suggesting that the follicular phase, characterized by increased estrogen, is ideal for fasting due to reduced hunger and a higher propensity for burning carbohydrates. Conversely, during the luteal phase, appetite increases, making it a better time for low-carbohydrate diets.
Fung also explores the effects of menopause on weight gain and metabolism. He notes that declining estrogen levels lead to increased appetite and a shift from fat burning to carbohydrate burning, which can contribute to weight gain during this transitional period. Research from the biometrics company Lumen supports these findings, emphasizing the importance of personalized dietary approaches based on hormonal changes.
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Metabolic Insights from Lumen biometricsBest Times to Fast During Your Menstrual Cycle & peri-Menopause | Dr. Jason FungUse this Coupon code for a special 10% promotion:Coupon Code: DRFUNGLink: https://www.lumen.me/?utm_source=sp-influencer&utm_medium=youtube&utm_id=sp1184&utm_banner=sp1184-yt-2025-05-31-1&utm_campaign=Dr._Jason_Fung&utm_term=2025-05-repeat&utm_content=mention&discount=drfung&inf_id=sp1184Understanding how your body changes through the menstrual cycle ikey to smarter, more effective fasting. In this video, Dr. Jason Fung breaksdown the latest science and practical tips to help women fast in sync withtheir hormones. Whether menstruating, perimenopausal, orpostmenopausal — this video will help you optimize your health and fatloss. What You'll Learn in This Video:- How estrogen & progesterone affect hunger and metabolism- Why fasting feels easier before ovulation- The ideal time to do longer fasts or intermittent fasting- How menopause changes fat burning vs. sugar burning- Why many women gain weight during perimenopause- Practical tips to adapt your diet through different phases of your cycle- Personalizing your fasting strategy using your hormone patternsScience-Backed + Practical AdviceDuring the first half of your cycle (follicular phase), rising estrogen cansuppress appetite and increase your body’s ability to burn fat. This makesit the best time to fast — your cravings are low and your metabolism isgeared for fat-burning. After ovulation, progesterone increases appetiteand shifts your metabolism toward storing fat, making it a better time tofocus on low-carb eating instead of long fasts.In menopause, estrogen levels drop, appetite increases, and your bodstarts burning more glucose than fat. This metabolic shift makes weightgain easier and fat loss harder — but it’s manageable with the right fastingstrategies.BONUS: This video is sponsored by Lumen — get an exclusive discountwith the code in the description! Lumen helps you measure your breath to know exactly whether you’rburning fat or carbs, so you can adapt your fasting and diet strategy in realtime.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▶️ Timestamps/Chapters00:00 – Intro (Women and Fasting)00:43 – Women and Fasting00:57 – Hormone level01:50 – When is the best time for fasting?03:30 – What type of body is used during the menstrual cycle?03:51 – Body Fuel (1. Glucose 2. Fat)05:02 – Follicular Phase05:30 – What is the implication when you’re trying to lose body fat?07:30 - What about menopause?=============================�� BOOKS:�� The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss anhow low carb diets and fasting can help.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?...The Diabetes Code - Reviewing how type 2 diabetes is a reversibldisease and dietary strategies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795BLS8D?...The Cancer Code - Scientific exploration of how cancer developshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894005?...Amazon:USA - https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonfungCanada - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jasonfung▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Please visit our :-Website - https://www.doctorjasonfung.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians)▶️ The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic: https: // • The Obesity Epidemic,Explained▶️ Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem:https: // •Fasting and Weight Loss - Solving the...▶️ Does Calorie Counting work?: • Why Calorie Counting rarely leads to...▶️ Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes: • Two Big Lies about Type 2Diabetes▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬If you liked the video, Please Do Subscribe My Channel▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬#Fasting #DrJasonFung #WeightLoss#IntermittentFasting #FastingForWomenDr. Jason Fung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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