Fasting After 60: Why It Wont Slow Your Metabolism Science Proves It?

Starvation Mode is a MYTH: What Fasting Really Does to Your Metabolism Over 60

Worried that fasting will slow your metabolism? You've been told that skipping meals puts you in "starvation mode" — but the science tells a completely different story. In this video, I explain why intermittent fasting actually INCREASES your metabolic rate by 3.6-14%, not slows it down.

What You'll Learn:
Why fasting is completely different from calorie restriction
The hormonal changes that boost (not slow) your metabolism
Why "eating 6 small meals" doesn't speed up metabolism
What happens to your metabolism after 3-6 months of fasting
Safe protocol specifically for diabetics over 60
How to work with your doctor when adjusting medications

SOURCES & REFERENCES:
"Effects of Intermittent Fasting on Cardiometabolic Health: An Energy Metabolism Perspective" (Nutrients, 2022)
"Intermittent Fasting and Metabolic Health" (Nutrients, 2022)
"The Effect of Fasting on Human Metabolism and Psychological Health" (Disease Markers, 2022)
Dr. Krista Varady Research on Long-Term Intermittent Fasting Effects
"11 Myths About Fasting and Meal Frequency" (Healthline, 2019)
"Does Intermittent Fasting Slow Down Your Metabolism?" (SuperFastDiet, 2024)
"Effects of Different Types of Intermittent Fasting on Metabolic Outcomes" (BMC Medicine, 2024)

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. The content is based on clinical experience and current research but is not a substitute for personalized medical care.

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