#1035 The Science-Backed Truth About Meal Timing, Nighttime Fasting, and Hormone Optimization With Ben Azadi

June 21, 2025

#1035 The Science-Backed Truth About Meal Timing, Nighttime Fasting, and Hormone Optimization With Ben Azadi

June 21, 2025

Eating close to bedtime may seem harmless, but it can spike insulin, disrupt melatonin, and block fat burning overnight. In this solo episode, Ben Azadi breaks down what happens when you don’t eat for 3, 5, and 8 hours before bed – and how each window impacts fat loss, inflammation, sleep quality, and anti-aging.

💥 Key Topics Covered:

How food before bed blocks melatonin & fat loss

Why insulin and cortisol spike with nighttime eating

3h, 5h, and 8h eating cutoffs — and what changes in the body

Boosting autophagy, HRV, and REM sleep

Best late-day meals to support overnight fasting

Why skipping dinner won’t ruin your metabolism

Herbal teas, electrolytes & supplements: what’s okay after the cutoff

Combining this strategy with keto, low carb, or carnivore

🔥 Learn the science. Apply the protocols. Wake up leaner and more energized.

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