

Jason Fung
Nephrologist and leading advocate of intermittent fasting and metabolic health, known for his work on obesity, type 2 diabetes, and fasting-based interventions.
Top 10 podcasts with Jason Fung
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Oct 31, 2025 • 22min
Most Replayed Moment: Calories In, Calories Out Is A Myth! Why Most Diets Fail - Dr. Jason Fung
Dr. Jason Fung, a Canadian nephrologist and expert in intermittent fasting, dives into the paradoxes of modern dieting. He argues that the traditional calories in versus calories out model is flawed due to metabolic adaptation and hormonal influences. Fung highlights the dangers of yo-yo dieting, explaining how it can slow metabolism. He emphasizes that food types and hormone levels are more crucial than calories alone. Intermittent fasting emerges as a revolutionary approach, countering common misconceptions about metabolic rates and meal timing.

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Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 24min
The Fasting Doctor: “Fasting Cures Obesity!”, This Controversial New Drug Melts Fat, Fasting Fixes Hormones! Skip Breakfast!
Dr. Jason Fung, a nephrologist and a leading expert in intermittent fasting, dives deep into the myths surrounding weight loss and the importance of hormonal balance. He discusses how insulin contributes to obesity and why skipping breakfast can be beneficial. The conversation challenges traditional dieting beliefs, emphasizing the power of fasting and genetic factors in weight management. Dr. Fung also sheds light on the significance of dietary choices and the impact of the new GLP-1 medications for appetite control.

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Feb 9, 2025 • 1h 59min
Debating Dr. Jason Fung On Calories & Insulin
In this insightful discussion, Dr. Jason Fung, a leading nephrologist and author of "The Obesity Code," explores the complex relationship between calorie intake, insulin, and weight management. He challenges the conventional calorie-counting approach, highlighting the significant roles of hormones and food types in managing obesity and diabetes. Dr. Fung also discusses the benefits of intermittent fasting, the impact of ultra-processed foods, and emphasizes the importance of understanding individual dietary needs, pushing for a more holistic view of health.

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Jun 21, 2022 • 1h 57min
Why Intermittent Fasting Works with Dr Jason Fung #285
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Jason Fung, a leading expert on intermittent fasting and co-founder of America's first fasting clinic, unpacks the modern snacking culture and its health implications. He emphasizes the benefits of structured meal times over constant grazing, arguing that our bodies thrive in a fasting state. Jason debunks myths surrounding muscle loss during fasting and highlights the importance of managing insulin levels for better health. Expect practical tips on how to implement intermittent fasting to enhance well-being!

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Mar 25, 2022 • 1h 9min
How Fasting Works To Increase Longevity And Prevent Disease
Dr. Valter Longo, an expert in longevity, joins biohacker Dave Asprey and nephrologist Dr. Jason Fung to discuss the transformative power of fasting. They delve into how fasting can reduce inflammation, improve gut health, and aid in cancer treatment. The conversation highlights the biology of fasting, its role in activating autophagy, and the psychological benefits for mental clarity. They explore practical fasting strategies and dietary choices that can enhance longevity and overall health, emphasizing the importance of timing in eating.

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Nov 10, 2025 • 1h 10min
Starving Cancer: The Hidden Power of Food, Fasting, and the Body’s Inner Terrain
Join Dr. Jason Fung, a physician and fasting expert, alongside Dr. Thomas Seyfried, a renowned professor focused on metabolic therapies for cancer. They delve into how modern diets loaded with sugar and processed foods create an unhealthy 'soil' for cancer. Discover the role of fasting, ketogenic diets, and nutrient signals like insulin in promoting or preventing cancer growth. They also discuss how chronic inflammation and an imbalanced gut microbiome contribute to disease. Learn practical steps to nourish your body and potentially starve cancer.

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Feb 24, 2026 • 2h 1min
693: Weight Gain Isn't About Calories — It's Insulin | Dr. Jason Fung
Dr. Jason Fung, nephrologist and bestselling author who studies fasting and insulin, breaks down why hormones—especially insulin—drive fat, not calories. He compares food forms, explains how meal timing, snacking, and ultra‑processed foods alter insulin, and offers practical low‑insulin tactics like meal order, resistant starch, and fasting. He also covers hormones that set defended body weight.

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Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 10min
Change Your Body's Fat Loss Thermostat & Crack the Hunger Code - With Dr. Jason Fung
Dr. Jason Fung, MD and bestselling author known for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity with nutrition and intermittent fasting. He explains the body’s fat thermostat and hormonal drivers of hunger. They cover insulin’s role, why calorie counting often fails, the impact of ultra-processed foods, three types of hunger, environment redesign, and practical fasting strategies.

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Jan 3, 2026 • 1h 11min
Ep 147 - Dr Jason Fung | NEW Scientific Way To Burn Fat [EAT THIS]
Dr. Jason Fung, a nephrologist and expert in intermittent fasting, challenges calorie counting myths and promotes understanding hunger mechanics for effective weight loss. He discusses how insulin affects metabolism and body fat regulation. Fung highlights the dangers of ultra-processed foods and advocates for low-carb diets to lower appetite and fat storage. He emphasizes the roles of mindset and community in achieving lasting change, making fasting a transformative tool for weight management. Get ready to rethink what you thought you knew about diet!

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Oct 22, 2024 • 37min
Fasting Q&A with Dr Jason Fung: Sauerkraut, Stress and Body Set-Point, Enemas, Replenishing Glycogen After Exercise, Protein Requirements, and More
Dr Jason Fung, nephrologist and fasting expert known for The Fasting Method, answers rapid-fire questions on practical fasting topics. He covers sauerkraut and fat-fasting foods, how stress and hormones shift body weight set points, whether enemas affect insulin, exercise glucose and glycogen replenishment, SGLT2 drugs and autophagy, and how much protein people really need.


