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Everytime I am feeling myself fail in my fast I come to you and Dr. Berg and you remind me and teach me what I need to keep going. Thank you Thomas, for investing in our health so freely and encouraging us with every video. 🙏🏽🇿🇦🙌🏾

A tip on a totally different topic. Lots of people use canned beans but they have trouble digesting them because of the lectins in the beans. Soaking them overnight is a great way to reduce lectins (these cause bloating and gas) but pressure cooking them after soaking also reduces a lot of the lectins. If you don't want to do that the only brand of canned beans that are presoaked and pressure cooked before canning are Eden beans.

I stopped drinking coffee for breakfast after my fast to switch to ceremonial matcha. I just wanted to reduce insulin and prevent it from a spike after a long fast. Have been doing matcha for 2 decades, daily. May be that's the reason my weight staying consistently stable over the years, no matter what are my diets. I believe there are a lot of things we can do to activate autophagy if we combine what we eat, daily activities and some good proper techniques like fasting and fitness goals. There is always a combination of many things to get results. I experienced different ways to bring down my blglucose (was prediabetes, insulin resistant for 20 years without knowing). I finally found that fasting alone, or only exercising even tremendously, or just following a strict diet won't really work. Many other people shared the same frustration when they could not get good results by doing specifically certain things to resolve their problem. Drinking matcha daily helps me to stay well the past many many years. Adding turmeric, cinnamon, cardamon and other healthy herbs didn't save me from insulin resistant. Exercise on machine and daily long hours walk didn't bring my blood glucose to normal. I finally realized all of this have to combine together with consistency, daily and the most important are to educate and discipline yourself on a long journey. Simple but requires patience, knowledge and discipline.

Great video. Your video's are super informative. I have been doing this all wrong. You have a really good way of breaking down some really wonky topics! thank you

Thank you, Thomas. Your material has been an indispensable resource to me as I have begun fasting again

Thank you Thomas and infinite blessings!

discovered your channel recently, super helpful content and info, thank you!

This was an incredibly helpful video

Brilliant info Thomas ! 👌

Excellent lesson!

EXCELLENT video! I finally understand how ampk and mtor work!! By the way, “exacerbated” is used only in the context of something bad increasing. Thanks again. I watch pretty much ALL of your videos that pop up in my feed.

Another awesome video. 👊

Thank you great information

Thank you so much for sharing your God-given wisdom and brilliance with us!!!

Excellent video thank you

Update.... 46 LBS in 4 months on week 15 of 5 days fasting!!

Thank you for breaking this down for me.

Thanks bro you keep me going

Couldn't have said it better myself... autophagy IS the promise land! I strive every day to trigger it. Great video and insight!

Nice analogy w/ the bridge-builder vs. the garden trimmers. Very memorable. Thanks!

Great vid!!!!

Great info

Very good information! I started water fasting years ago as fasting always gave me emotional and mental strength and helped to ground me. I eventually got out of fasting and now 10-15 years later I am water fasting again. This time I’m learning what is going on within the body as I fast. I’m learning that many people water fast but include tea and coffee, cream etc while fasting. I thought then you’re not in a true absolute fast (I wasn’t referring to autophagy as for me personally fasting was for “greater” purposes. Well now I’m learning about this amazing word and my body how it all works so Im so on board with fasting for several reasons including autophagy ☺️ My question is are you recommending the Organifi red juice during the fasting state or at the beginning of breaking the fast? Sorry if you already explained this in the video explains this . I’ve listened to it 3 times. Trying to learn. Much appreciation 👍🏼🌻

Thanks man! 😁

Good stuff.

Thank you Thomas! Your info has been very helpful for me. Ignore the critics below. They likely haven't helped people on the level you do daily. In my book, that's "proof". Bless up & keep up the good work.

Thank you 💪🏽

I surf for 3-4hrs a few times a week fasted. Works amazing.

Interesting, great vid. I was wondering MCTs have an effect on autophagy ?

Nice explanation of AMPK & MTOR...

Thank yoy for touching on the green tea, coffee, and ACV. Those are my go to fluids to break the boredom only water.

Now that was a good video!!!!!!!

This is a superb explanation of how fasting and autophagy works.

Thumbs up and subscribed!

Good video.

Thanks!

Great video Thomas! How about using a stevia extract in the coffee, does is have a bad effect as well?

I love that this discusses the similarity between exercise and fasting regarding AMPK activation. Having learned so much about my body through fasting, when it comes to exercise and glycogen depletion (among other energy draining processes), I've come to understand how it *FEELS* to be low on energy reserves. Before fasting, I had little to no idea what the causes of tingling sensations or cramps or foggy brain or any other symptoms of energy systems imbalance (be it low ATP, low glycogen in the arms or legs, out-of-balance electrolytes, etc.). Fasting trains you how to know the difference. You learn about your body and brain's needs for electrolyte balance - from fatigue and foggy brain all the way to heartbeat irregularities. You learn how it feels to be TRULY hungry and TRULY depleted of glycogen (like near end-of-marathon runner extremes depending on how hard you exercise and how deeply into a long-term fast you do so). You learn about nutrient timing and insulin system manipulation/control... And possibly most important of all... you learn about gut microbiome health and how that relates to things like immune system health, chronic diseases, and mental health as well. It really is a miracle... fasting. I can't think of another way to describe it.

Loved the gremlin/troll picture, haha, it really helped to get a good understanding of what's happening in the body. Thanks!

wait a minute... in some of your vids you promote the use of the electrolyte supplement, LMNT for use while intermittent fasting which has not 1 but 10 calories per serving! Which is it???

i'm glad you answered the black coffee question i had because idk if i can fast without it lol

Looooong Story short: Don't cheat while fasting. Duh.

Will Apple cider vinegar, Himalayan salt, and cream of tartar affect the fast and stop autophagy

One more question for you . I’ve developed gut challenges, chronic pain etc.. as I’ve aged and this is another reason I’ve chosen to get back into water fasting. Do you have any talks/videos/teaching regarding SIBO or other types of GI challenges (IBS) Much appreciation for you sharing your knowledge 🙏

Great video! Doing carnivore and intermittent fasting.

Thank you Thomas! You have the most wonderful way of explaining things. I know you have said often 1 calorie will break a fast, but this really explains the how/why. With that knowledge it is much easier to follow a fasting regimen as we know what we are really doing! Keep up your great work!

Thank You!

What do you think of Metformin for anti-aging? Would love your thoughts.

Great video Thomas having my wake up coffee makes me even more mentally alert 👍

First viewing it…LOL…Great content!

Thomas is on fire here, this is next level with the gremlin story… made me laugh out loud…. Haha awesome vid though!

hey all, firstly thanks for thomas and the crew keeping the info flowing, always appreciated. leftfield question here. my sister is breastfeeding her newborn so im asking in her favor as far what a good diet for breastfeeding would be if there is one. thanks again to all

Certain zero calorie ingredients and substances can stop or lessen autophagy for some people, such as stevia and monk fruit extract.

Very intelligent man, thank you again for your insight.

I may be mistaken, but autophagy is really more about repairing the machinery than fueling it.

Love the analogies! Makes it easy to understand the process going on during a fast & laugh at myself as i remember the "troll" guarding the bridges if I have some weakness & feel like breaking my fast! No way buddy troll, no calories for you! Thanks again for your sharing all your knowledge Thomas :)

Great info. Hey… what about adding lemon juice to your water? I often squeeze a lemon into my water. Will this stop atophogy?

Great explanation! I didn't want to hear that..I liked it better when I believed creamer was ok 😂

Would drinking plain matcha activate AMPK? Or have a similar activation effect as coffee or green tea?

Yep. Knows his stuff.

the guy needed 10 minutes to tell you that cream in your coffee has calories ... genius !

SO NO CHEWABLE VITAMINS ON A FAST? i HAD ABOUT 10 VITAMIN C TABS YESTERDAY AND AM DOWN FOUR POUNDS THIS MORNING. 38 HOURS IN,,,,,,,,GREAT WORK THOMAS!

Thank god for coffee, acv, and green tea!!!

woah!!!!! My goodness, this information is freaking amazing omgg

Very interesting points. I felt like the domino analogy was a bit confusing as it seemed to imply that ingesting a single calorie would completely reset the "momentum" of autophagy to zero, the same as if you ate a three-course meal. This would then contradict the point about gluconeogenesis later, which doesn't reset AMPK and autophagy to zero but stabilises AMPK (at a much higher level than it would be when in a fed state, presumably). So I'd still like to know: 1) What's the minimum food intake that sets us to a "fed" state and resets autophagy to baseline levels? 2) If we eat less than that (e.g. tea with milk, or even a single grain of rice?), how much is autophagy reduced, and how long before it regains the momentum it previously had? 3) How long before you "max out" and AMPK levels stabilise? I'd read a paper before suggesting that autophagy rate continues to rise for maybe 5 or 6 days before stabilising, perhaps even implying that autophagy from a one- or even two-day fast is almost negligible. What's the actual situation?

During a prolonged fast, 20+ to 72 hours, are you now against having the lemon juice ACV stevia drink you have advocated?

When is the best time to take an ampk supplement, and why. Thanks

😂love the way you explain Mtor .

The calories thing is overblown and made confusing by influencers so they can get you to click on every video they create and keep you confused. A few calories for instance from something like a magnesium supplement or pomegranate extract in a pill supplement won’t stop autophagy just like coffee, which has 5-10 calories per serving won’t. Food will, like actual food and gum with sugars in it, otherwise no. Enough hand wringing

I'm type 1 diabetic and need insulin around the clock because glucose is always being released from glycogen stores long after glucogenis has ceased and liver is expelled stores during fasting. Since there's always glucose which are calories in bloodstream why would one calorie make a difference 🤔

Can you do a video on maintaining Autophagy with Intermittent fasting, After a 3 day fast. I need Intermittent diet ideas for a $250 budget.

Your top elites have given you such good scripts... It's making me laugh so hard... 🤣🤣🤣

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Okay so Coffee with butter and/or collagen powder is a no go?

What about MCT oil? Does that kill autophagy?

The only downside to fasting in my opinion is increased sensitivity to simple sugar

One of the first here 💪🏻

Ty🌹

I don't eat but do chew alot of sugar free gum during fasting, I wonder if sugar alcohols affect autophagy.

Hey what about fresh squeezed lime juice? I have been doing that cream of tarter/salt/acv cocktail you recommended and would rather go without if that takes away my dominos

Thanks Tom well guess no more creamer mushroom coffee i will drink this during a meal instead, i still drink green tea and also take ACV during the fast and lots of water with ice

What about a bit of lemon juice in water?

You are doing gods work Thomas. I been following you for awhile now. I have a question I fast for 16 hours and work out in the morning at 5am. Does half a lemon juice and some baking soda in warm water every morning does that break my fast?

How about lemon juice? Does it accelerate or block autophagy? What about strong ginger broth (1kg of ginger cooked down to 5 cups as a healing drink)?

Where does dry vs. non dry fasting factor in?

EVOO HAS HEAPS OF CALORIES but does it not enhance autophagy ? ?

There is "breaking your fast" and there is "breaking your fast". It depends on what you're going for. If you're like me, losing weight and going into autophagy would be great but as long as I'm not triggering a lot of insulin, I'm okay. So, I can have heavy cream in my coffee or take cod liver oil because, although they both break a fast, they don't trigger a lot of insulin. Fats tend not to trigger a lot of insulin but they do break a fast. If I keep my eye on the prize then I don't get sidetracked by chasing after autophagy and dramatic weight loss. These would be nice but my ultimate goal is to give the old pancreas some rest.

Thomas u look like now u fasting, looking so lean... 🤯 Could you please tell time to time what are you doing let's say every week in the sense of your diet and fasting... just out of curiosity asking...

Please your thinking on sliced ham with a salad ..lettuce,cucumber,radish,spring onion,tomato and mayo please let me have your valued thoughts A1c from 7.5 down to 5.1 now TG from watching your videos D.

How can I get in contact with you via email...I have so many questions for you and I love your videos, there are so amazing, so much information and so easy to understand them. Thanks

Buying frozen berries is often cheaper, and the quality is good.

What about lemon juice?

What about consuming negative calorie foods? IE lettuce, popcorn

Hey Thomas, great videos, have you read The Phoenix Protocol by August Dunning? Incredible detail on the benefits of dry fasting, great book for fasting nerds... There is a chapter describing why water fasting is inferior and it raises some good points that you should look into.

Thomas, you mention coffee as something that does not kick you out of autophagy. Do you have a video on items we can consume like ACV or coffee that won’t kick us out?

Can you discuss how medications or daily supplements (Vitamins/minerals) potentially drop you out of a fasted (autophagy) state? Are you better to hold off taking supplements for the first 24 hours of a fast, until it's harder for MTOR to turn off the autophagic response?

Does lemon juice stop autophagy? I usually mix it with my ACV or tea.

I hear this and I'm thinking what about my tiny winy toothpaste I accidentally swallow when I'm brushing during a prolonged fast.. Does it count? Does it stop autophagy?