My guest today is Mark Mattson, a Professor of Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University. Mattson is the former Chief of the Laboratory of Neurosciences at the National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program. The National Institute of Health considers him "one of the world’s top experts on the potential cognitive and physical health benefits of intermittent fasting".

The topic is his book Intermittent Fasting.

In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:

• Intermittent fasting, its importance, and effects
• Risk reduction in significant diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes
• What happens to ketones during fasting?
• The risk factors beyond age and obesity in America
• Ongoing clinical trials in the United States on intermittent fasting in patients with various disorders
• Easy hacks for intermittent fasting

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