Shocking Dark Side of Keto, Intermittent Fasting & Caloric Restriction (& What to Do About It) | Jay Feldman @ Jay Feldman Wellness

Despite your best efforts to diet & shift your lifestyle, are you still lacking the results you hoped for? You may be unknowingly sabotaging yourself.

This episode challenges common myths about keto, intermittent fasting, and caloric restriction, highlighting the critical role of metabolic flexibility & the stress impacts of certain diets. Discover the transformative effects of techniques like Buteyko breathing & CO2 therapy, & learn how your individual genetics and lifestyle choices shape your health.

Meet our guest

Jay is a health coach, independent health researcher, & the host of The Energy Balance Podcast. He has degrees in neuroscience & exercise physiology, & decided to forgo medical school after realizing that the conventional medical approach was not the solution to the health problems that so many of us face.

After working through various conventional & alternative health paradigms & trialing countless diets, Jay came across the idea that cellular energy is the foundation of our health. Embracing this discovery, he now uses the Energy Balance approach to help men & women around the world maximize their cellular energy, optimize their health, & achieve freedom from low-energy symptoms & chronic health issues.

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Key takeaways

The idea that fat burns cleaner than glucose is a misconception; in many cases, glucose burns more efficiently
Short-term, ketones can boost metabolism, but long-term reliance on them can lower metabolic rates and promote fat storage
Ketones are primarily used by the brain; the rest of the body relies on fat
The brain, with its high metabolic needs, relies on glucose or ketones rather than fatty acids due to their more efficient energy production
Carbon dioxide (CO2) has antioxidant effects, helping protect against reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, and is beneficial in low-oxygen states
Chronic stress reduces CO2 levels, which can impact health

Episode Highlights

11:17 Everything You Need to Know About Balancing Stress & Energy

20:16 The Truth About Caloric Restriction & Fasting

34:14 Fats VS Carbs (The Ultimatum)

42:26 Controversial Health Practices for Longevity

47:47 Surprising Health Benefits of CO2 & Oxygen

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