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#48 - Heilfasten als Gamechanger für deine Gesundheit | Prof. Dr. Andreas Michalsen bei Männergesundheit
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#48 - Therapeutic fasting as a game-changer for your health | Prof. Dr. Andreas Michalsen at Men's Health

Dr. Jonathan Apasu

Testosteron Experte von Adon Health

Professor Dr. Andreas Michalsen is one of the most renowned experts in naturopathy and fasting medicine in German-speaking countries. In this conversation with Dr. Jonathan Apasu, he explains why fasting is so much more than just abstinence – and how it can be used specifically to treat chronic illnesses. He also discusses the cellular processes activated by fasting, his critique of the ketogenic diet, and why men in particular often lag behind when it comes to preventative healthcare.

Topics in this episode:

  • Therapeutic fasting, intermittent fasting & fasting-mimicking diets: What are the differences?

  • Why fasting can help with high blood pressure, diabetes & rheumatism

  • Autophagy, ketone bodies & cell regeneration: What happens in the body during fasting

  • Why the ketogenic diet negates many of the benefits of fasting

  • Fasting in everyday life: How to get started – even for beginners

If you want to know why fasting is one of the most powerful health interventions of our time – listen now! 🎧

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