In this episode, Justin and Jordan discuss intermittent fasting (IF) and its current state within the scientific literature. As promised, we dive deep into the multiple strategies behind, and reasonings for, the implementation of intermittent fasting, time restricted eating and caloric restriction as a strategy for overall health and performance. Episode Summary03:00 Circadian Rhythm & “Clocks”06:00 Melatonin & “Clock” Regulation 07:00 Blood Glucose & Considerations08:12 Metabolic & Pre-Metabolic Conditions 09:50 High Fat & High Carb & Shift Workers11: 20 Macro Composition & Food Choice & Metabolism of Shift Work12: 12 Quantity and Duration of “Feeding Times”13:10 IF & Caloric Restriction13:45 COFFEE & METABOLIC CLOCK14:38 Coffee & IF & Goals of Fast- Does Coffee Count?16:15 Performance & IF & Temporary Ketosis & Aerobic Training18:28 Hormones & Regulation 21:00 Cell Autophagy 21:55 Jordan Hates Juice Cleanses 23:08 IF for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease24:41 Validity of Studies with Murine Subjects26:12 IGF-1 Within Longer Fasts (24+ hours)28:45 Oscillations of IGF-1 and Benefits 29:34 Leptin & Hunger & Regulation30:00 What is Diabetes & Support for Mediation via IF33:34 Gut Microbiome, Varied Diet & IF34:47 Cancer & Autoimmune Diseases and IF38:58 Celiac Disease & IF & Potential Relief of Chronic Inflammation 41:05 Take Home Points & Personal Experiences 41:04 Types of IF Protocols -“Splits”43:15 Consistency & Adherence to IF is Key!SponsorsConsistency Breeds Growth Use Promo Code: "CBG" Genopalate (United States Only)Use Promo Code: "CBG" Xendurance The Starving PodcastInstagram:  @the_starving_podcastJustin's Instagram:  @jrome_cbgJordan's Instagram:  @sleepinginonschooldaysGmail: thestarvingpodcast@gmail.comMusic: The New Idea StoreFB: The New Idea StoreGmail: thenewideastore@gmail.com