The Human Upgrade

STOP Intermittent Fasting If You Want to Stay Young : 1409

The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey 2026-02-03

Summary

Dave Asprey joins The Human Upgrade to discuss stop intermittent fasting if you want to stay young : 1409. Key topics include protocols and timing strategies for fasting interventions; performance optimization strategies backed by science; practical biohacking tools and technologies for health optimization.

Key Points

  • Protocols and timing strategies for fasting interventions
  • Performance optimization strategies backed by science
  • Practical biohacking tools and technologies for health optimization
  • Key longevity markers and interventions to optimize healthspan

Key Moments

When intermittent fasting accelerates aging

Dave Asprey challenges conventional intermittent fasting wisdom, arguing that for some people, especially women and those over 40, strict fasting protocols can accelerate aging rather than prevent it.

"Protocols and timing strategies for fasting interventions"

Fasting needs to be personalized for age and sex

Asprey discusses how fasting protocols need to be tailored based on age, sex, and hormonal status, and shares biohacking alternatives that provide similar benefits without the downsides of prolonged fasting.

"Performance optimization strategies backed by science"

Biohacking tools that replace strict fasting protocols

The episode covers practical biohacking tools and technologies that can deliver longevity benefits similar to fasting without the hormonal stress, muscle loss, and accelerated aging risks.

"Practical biohacking tools and technologies for health optimization"

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