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Jason Fung

Jason Fung 13 Episodes Oct 10, 2026

Dr. Jason Fung, a Canadian nephrologist and author of The Obesity Code, shares scientific explanations of weight loss, type 2 diabetes reversal, nutrition and intermittent fasting. The show breaks down the biology of calories, diets and fasting, and explains why conventional calorie-counting advice so often fails. Episodes include practical regimens, patient stories and insights drawn from his decades of treating patients. It is the official channel of Dr. Fung's educational videos on metabolic health.

Episodes

What is the Best Fast Length? (Fasting Basics 3)  | Jason Fung
What is the Best Fast Length? (Fasting Basics 3) | Jason Fung Oct 10, 2026 1007 Dr Jason Fung discusses the best fast lengths for you, including 16;8, Time Restricted Eating, 24 hour fasts, One Meal a Day (OMAD), 5:2 diet, extended fasting and more. Shorter fasts are best done more often, but longer fasts (extended fasting) are more powerful. The best fast is the one that fits into your lifestyle. Fit your fasting into your lifestyle, don't fit your lifestyle into fasting. Ch
Fasting and Weight Loss - Solving the Two-Compartment problem
Fasting and Weight Loss - Solving the Two-Compartment problem Oct 10, 2026 2634 Why intermittent Fasting is a simple solution for weight loss. Body fat is simply a method of storing food energy. When we eat, our body wants to store those calories. When we don't eat (intermittent fasting), our body uses those calories. So, if we want to lose body fat, increase the duration of time that we are not eating. Check out my blog at https://medium.com/@drjasonfungMore Information:BOOK
Type 2 Diabetes isn't Genetic ... It's Caused by THIS
Type 2 Diabetes isn't Genetic ... It's Caused by THIS Oct 10, 2026 1144 Are you struggling to understand the real root cause of Type 2 Diabetes?For decades, the medical community has focused on insulin resistancewithout clearly explaining what actually causes the cells to becomeresistant in the first place.In this comprehensive masterclass, we break down the science of insulinresistance and reveal why the outdated 'Lock and Key' (internalstarvation) theory fails to ex
Reversing Insulin Resistance (The Obesity Code Lecture part 3)
Reversing Insulin Resistance (The Obesity Code Lecture part 3) Oct 10, 2026 4107 Exploring the role of insulin resistance and diet. How hormonal obesity theory explains the epidemiology of obesity. Check out my blog at https://medium.com/@drjasonfungMore Information:BOOKS:The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how low carb diets and fasting can help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dThe Diabetes Code - Reviewing how
Control HUNGER, not Calories
Control HUNGER, not Calories Oct 10, 2026 1036 Preorder The Hunger Code and receive over $500 worth of free bonuses. Check https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/gift-with-purchase-offerWhy do so many people struggle with weight loss even when they carefully count calories?In this video, Dr. Jason Fung explains a powerful shift in thinking: instead of obsessing over calories, we should focus on controlling hunger. Hunger is not a lack of willpower—it
Complete Guide for Type 2 Diabetes Reversal | The Diabetes Code Clinic (Part 2)
Complete Guide for Type 2 Diabetes Reversal | The Diabetes Code Clinic (Part 2) Oct 10, 2026 1020 Welcome back to The Diabetes Code Clinic, hosted by Dr. Jason Fung. If you missed Part 1, we covered the fundamentals of Type 2 Diabetes, including how it develops and how to start reversing it. In this episode, we dive deeper into the powerful role of a low-carb diet in achieving remission of Type 2 Diabetes.Learn why Type 2 Diabetes is essentially an overflow problem caused by excess sugar in yo
Two Big Lies about Type 2 Diabetes
Two Big Lies about Type 2 Diabetes Oct 10, 2026 3727 The first big lie is that Type 2 Diabetes is chronic and progressive. The second lie is that treatment of blood sugar is the primary target of therapy. Check out my blog at https://medium.com/@drjasonfungMore Information:BOOKS:The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how low carb diets and fasting can help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_
The Real Cause of Weight Gain (It's NOT Willpower)
The Real Cause of Weight Gain (It's NOT Willpower) Oct 10, 2026 1724 Learn more about Ancestral Supplements:Code: FUNGLink: https://ancestralsupplements.com/FUNG(Disclosure: This video was sponsored by Ancestral Supplements. Note that I use this brand personally at this moment because I believe in a whole food supplement)Most people still believe weight gain is simply about calories.But if calorie restriction alone worked long-term, why do so many people struggle?I
I tried the 5 day modified fast. Surprisingly easy.
I tried the 5 day modified fast. Surprisingly easy. Oct 10, 2026 848 I’m sharing my personal experience with the fasting mimicking diet (FMD). I’ll break down how it works, the science behind it, and whether it’s worth trying.I’ve been talking about fasting since 2014, but one of the few researchers exploringfasting at the time was Dr. Longo in California. He discovered that fasting triggersbeneficial repair processes in the body, but fasting for five days can be t
A Conversation with Dr. Robert Lufkin | Jason Fung
A Conversation with Dr. Robert Lufkin | Jason Fung Oct 10, 2026 3673 🌟 Welcome to the Fasting and Longevity Summit 2.0! 🌟A Conversation with Dr. Robert Lufkin | Jason FungHi, everyone! This is Dr. Jason Fung, and I’m thrilled to introduce you to the Fasting and Longevity Summit 2.0, hosted by myself, Dr. David Jockers, and Dr. Joseph Anton. This groundbreaking event features insights from over 40 of the world’s top health experts, sharing strategies to help you tak
How Calories Are Different for Weight Loss (Science) | Jason Fung
How Calories Are Different for Weight Loss (Science) | Jason Fung Oct 10, 2026 686 Dr. Jason Fung explains how and why all calories aren't the same. The term 'A Calorie is a Calorie' assumes that only the amount of calories is important and not the type of calories. Yet different calories have different hormonal effects on our bodies which impacts their fattening effect. Check out my blog at https://medium.com/@drjasonfungMore Information:BOOKS:The Obesity Code - Reviewing under
Why Do We Get Fat? Part 2 - It's the Insulin, stupid!
Why Do We Get Fat? Part 2 - It's the Insulin, stupid! Oct 10, 2026 869 Pre-order The Hunger Code at www.doctorjasonfung.com. Check out hunger management tools at www.drinkaeira.comStop counting calories. If 'Calories In, Calories Out' really worked, why do those dietsfail 99% of the time? In this video, Dr. Jason Fung explains why obesity is not acaloric imbalance, but a hormonal imbalance—specifically involving insulin.Most people believe that weight gain is a perso

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