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b"I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Jason Fung today. We last connected in October 2020 for Episode 121.\\xa0\\nDr. Fung is a nephrologist and a prominent figure in the intermittent fasting and low-carb space. He has made significant contributions as a founding member of The Fasting Method with his evidence-based guidance on weight loss and blood glucose management through low-carb diets and intermittent fasting. He has written several books, including The Obesity Code, The Complete Guide to Fasting, The Diabetes Code, and The Cancer Code.\\xa0\\nIn our discussion today, we look at the forecast for metabolic health in 2024, exploring how the growth of the diabetes population relates to the effects of the pandemic and addressing the conflict of interest with organizations like the ADA and registered dieticians. Dr. Fung shares some of his biggest frustrations, including the shallow and myopic thinking amongst those focusing on calories in and calories out, and we get into various facets of metabolic health, from the nuanced influences of gender, puberty, perimenopause, and menopause to hedonistic eating, sarcopenia, bio-individuality, and therapeutic fasting. Dr. Fung also shares his perspective on GLP-1s, shiftwork, supplements, and more.\\nJoin us for valuable insights on various aspects of metabolic health and how they impact our well-being.\\n\\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN\\n\\nHow the influence of food companies has led dieticians and diabetes associations to focus on moderation instead of a balanced diet\\n\\nDr. Fung shares his frustration with the lack of progress in addressing the diabetes issue\\n\\nHow hormones impact weight gain and hunger\\n\\nWhy does focusing on calories in and out not provide the solution to weight loss?\\n\\nHow intermittent fasting can help to control hormonal issues\\n\\nHow middle-aged women need to find balance when fasting to maintain muscle mass and avoid sarcopenia\\n\\nHow intermittent fasting can lead to increased strength despite losing muscle mass\\xa0\\n\\nWhat causes shift workers to gain weight?\\n\\nThe potential drawbacks of using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss\\n\\nWhy magnesium deficiency is a common problem in modern society\\n\\n\\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\\n\\nFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\\n\\n\\nCheck out Cynthia\\u2019s website\\n\\n\\nSubmit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com\\n\\n\\n\\nConnect with Dr. Jason Fung\\n\\nWebsite\\n\\n\\nTwitter and YouTube\\n\\n\\nThe Fasting Method\\n\\nDr. Fung's books\\n\\n\\n\\nPrevious Episode Featuring Dr. Jason Fung\\nEp. 121 \\u2013 The Truth About Diabetes, Kidney Disease and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Jason Fung"