#980 The #1 Absolute Best Way To Trigger Autophagy & Melt Fat Fast - The Ultimate Fasting Schedule, How To Measure Autophagy, Boost Mitochondria, and Unlock Cellular Healing Without Losing Muscle with Ben Azadi


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Apr 04 2025 24 mins   28

In this high-impact episode, we dive deep into the science and strategy behind autophagy, the body's built-in cellular clean-up system that promotes fat burning, energy, and longevity. You’ll learn the best fasting protocols to turn on autophagy, how to measure it using blood glucose and ketones, what breaks a fast, and bonus biohacks to enhance autophagy without extended fasting.

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🔥 Key Takeaways:


  • Best Fasting Schedules for Autophagy:

  • 16:8 daily intermittent fastin

  • 24-hour water fast (once per week

  • 36-hour fat-burn fast (1–2x per month

  • Top Bonus Autophagy Activators (besides fasting)

  • Cold exposure ❄️ (cryotherapy, cold plunge, cold showers

  • Heat exposure 🔥 (sauna, hot showers)

  • Fasted strength training or HIIT 💪

  • Organic black coffee & green tea ☕🍵

  • Senolytic supplements (spermidine, berberine, cordyceps, lion’s mane)



  • How to Measure Autophagy:

  • Use glucose and ketone readings with Keto-Mojo

  • Rising ketones + falling glucose = enhanced autophagy



  • What Breaks a Fast?

  • Any food that spikes insulin

  • Bone broth (technically breaks a fast)

  • Stevia or flavored electrolytes (stick to unflavored)

  • Fat-soluble vitamins (take with meals instead)



  • Fasting & Women’s Health:

  • Avoid fasting/keto the 7 days before menstruation

  • Practice fasting freely during the first two weeks of cycle


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