Fat is destroying your organs! The Longevity Scientist Dr Rhonda Patrick explains what actually burns it.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a Ph.D. biomedical scientist specialising in ageing, nutrition, and disease prevention. She is the founder of FoundMyFitness, a popular YouTube channel and podcast dedicated to translating complex health science into actionable advice.
She explains:
◼ Why visceral fat acts like a toxic organ that doubles your risk of early death
◼ How 2 weeks of poor sleep increased visceral fat by 11% without gaining a pound
◼ The 3 chemicals hiding in everyday plastic that are crashing testosterone levels
◼ Her personal intermittent fasting protocol and the "metabolic switch" that burns belly fat
◼ Why the current exercise guidelines are wrong and what the science actually shows
00:00 Intro
00:02:26 Why Visceral Fat Is More Dangerous Than You Think
00:08:07 The Real Reason Your Cravings Won’t Stop (It’s Not Willpower)
00:14:03 What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Sleep Enough
00:19:58 The Hidden Habits Quietly Increasing Your Visceral Fat
00:21:29 How to Reverse Insulin Resistance Before It’s Too Late
00:25:21 Intermittent Fasting: What Actually Happens Inside Your Body
00:29:48 Why Your Body Repairs Itself When You Stop Eating
00:30:45 Fasted Training: Does It Burn More Fat or Backfire?
00:35:24 Why Belly Fat Spikes During Perimenopause
00:41:55 3 Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals You’re Exposed to Daily
00:49:37 How to Actually Avoid Toxins in Your Everyday Life
00:57:24 Are Microplastics Leaking Into Your Food Right Now?
00:59:20 The Safest Way to Store Condiments
