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The Ben Azadi Show
Hosted by Ben Azadi · EN
Ben Azadi, NYT best-selling author of Metabolic Freedom, is the host of The Ben Azadi Show. We bring on the thought leaders in this space to have life-changing conversations so you can apply them and upgrade your metabolism. The topics we cover include biohacking, ketosis, carnivore, fasting strategies, mindset and metabolic health. Discover how to cut through all the noise in the health and nutrition space so you can finally get the results you want, and keep them; whether it's fat loss, more energy, better sleep, or focusing on general health and longevity. As a former obese man, Ben took his pain of being extremely unhealthy, and turned it into a purpose by transforming his health and now he is on a mission to educate 1 billion people. Ben brings you the thought leaders in the world of health, including Dr. Eric Berg, Ben Greenfield, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Will Cole, Mark Sisson, Dr. Ken Berry, Dr Mindy Pelz, Cynthia Thurow, Dr. Daniel Pompa, and many others. You'll discover everything you want to know about the keto diet, ketosis, paleo, fasting, intermittent fasting, block fasting, fasting mimicking diet, bulletproof fasting, dry fasting, water fasting, and everything that works (and doesn't work) to help you understand what is best for your unique body.
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The Hidden Cause of Belly Fat & Brain Fog: How I Reversed Fatty Liver Naturally Without Medication, Detoxes, or Starvation With Ben Azadi | #1321
2d ago00:23:32Tap to summarizeGet Your Myoxcience - NAC + Vitamin D - https://bit.ly/4dGRiRY Pre- order Your Keto Flex Revised HERE - https://bit.ly/4e1SKzN In this episode, Ben Azadi shares how he reversed fatty liver disease naturally after being diagnosed at just 23 years old. Despite barely drinking alcohol, Ben struggled with obesity, brain fog, inflammation, low energy, and stubborn belly fat until he discovered the real root cause: metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance. Ben breaks down the 3 powerful shifts that helped him heal his liver, lose 80 pounds, and restore his health naturally: Stop snacking and constantly spiking insulin Stop eating before bed to support overnight liver repair Walk after meals to lower blood sugar and reduce liver fat He also explains the role of glutathione, NAC supplementation, sleep, insulin resistance, and why belly fat is often a sign of liver overload rather than simply eating too many calories. You’ll also learn: Why fatty liver is now called MASLD How late-night eating damages metabolism The connection between liver health and deep sleep Why walking after meals is one of the most underrated fat-loss tools The best and worst alcohol choices for liver health Why coffee can actually support the liver when consumed correctly Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The #1 Magnesium Mistake That Wakes You Up at 3AM Every Night (Raises Cortisol & Destroys Deep Sleep) With Ben Azadi | #1320
3d ago00:22:42Tap to summarizeGet Your Myoscience Optimized Magnesium - https://bit.ly/4uxO0rE 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) Why are so many people waking up between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. even while taking magnesium before bed? In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the shocking truth about the biggest magnesium mistakes that may actually be increasing nighttime cortisol, disrupting deep sleep, and keeping your nervous system stuck in a stressed state. You’ll learn: Why magnesium oxide may sabotage your sleep The connection between cortisol, stress, and magnesium depletion Why taking magnesium right before bed can backfire The best forms of magnesium for sleep, anxiety, brain fog, and recovery How caffeine, blood sugar, and stress affect nighttime wakeups Ben’s exact magnesium timing strategy for deeper sleep and lower cortisol Ben also breaks down the science behind magnesium’s role in the nervous system, the HPA axis, and sleep regulation while sharing practical tips to finally sleep through the night and wake up refreshed. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Why Women in the 1950s Stayed Skinny Without Ozempic, Calorie Counting, or Diet Foods — The Hidden Food Industry Shift That Changed Human Metabolism Forever With Ben Azadi | #1319
4d ago00:23:51Tap to summarizeBuy two bottles and receive one bottle free. - https://freshpressolive.com/3PTNTHP 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) Why were people naturally leaner in the 1950s without Ozempic, calorie counting, or diet foods? In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the shocking environmental and food industry changes that transformed human metabolism over the last several decades. You’ll discover how constant snacking, ultra-processed foods, seed oils, sugary “healthy” products, and the demonization of real fats reshaped the modern diet and contributed to skyrocketing obesity rates. Ben also explains the history behind low-fat food marketing, the role of insulin and inflammation, and why traditional eating patterns supported better metabolic health naturally. This episode dives into: Why modern snacking keeps your body in fat-storage mode The truth about low-fat foods and seed oils How ultra-processed foods disrupt hunger hormones Why healthy fats like olive oil support satiety and healing The connection between meal timing, circadian rhythm, and metabolism Practical ways to recreate a healthier food environment today Ben also shares his favorite tips for choosing high-quality olive oil and explains why restoring real food and simple habits may be the key to lasting metabolic health. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Why Creatine Stops Working After 40 (And The Missing Absorption Secret That Changes Everything) With Ben Azadi | #1318
5d ago00:22:06Tap to summarizeMyoscience Micronized Creatine Monohydrate - https://bit.ly/3PS1AqJ 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down one of the biggest mistakes people over 40 make with creatine supplementation and why most people are wasting its full potential. Ben explains how creatine is far more than a muscle-building supplement. It plays a critical role in cellular energy production, metabolism, fat burning, brain function, recovery, and healthy aging. You’ll learn why sodium, hydration, and meal timing dramatically affect creatine absorption, how creatine supports ATP production and mitochondrial health, and what recent studies reveal about its ability to improve body composition and metabolic function. Ben also shares the most common creatine mistakes, the best way to take it for maximum absorption, and why proper supplementation may help fight brain fog, low energy, stubborn belly fat, and age-related muscle loss. This episode is packed with practical strategies and science-backed insights to help you use creatine effectively for longevity, energy, and metabolic health after 40. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Why Gray Hair, Hair Loss & Belly Fat Are All Connected to Stress, Cortisol & Mitochondrial Damage With Ben Azadi | #1317
1w ago00:24:04Tap to summarizeGet My Myoscience Vitamin D3 + K2 - https://bit.ly/4tSrys5 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) What if your gray hair and hair loss have less to do with aging… and more to do with stress, inflammation, poor sleep, and mitochondrial dysfunction? In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the real science behind hair aging and explains why your hair may be one of the first warning signs that your body is under chronic stress. Ben explores groundbreaking research showing that some gray hairs can actually regain pigment after stress levels improve, revealing that aging may be more reversible than we once believed. You’ll learn how cortisol, oxidative stress, poor recovery, sleep deprivation, aggressive fasting, nutrient deficiencies, and mitochondrial decline contribute to thinning hair and premature graying. Ben also shares a practical 4-step protocol to help support healthier hair growth naturally through better sleep, stress management, nutrition, movement, and targeted nutrients like magnesium and vitamin D. If you’ve noticed changes in your hair, energy, recovery, or overall health, this episode will help you understand what your body may really be trying to tell you. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Drink This Every Day to Cut Your Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, Inflammation, and Early Death by Nearly 30% With Ben Azadi | #1316
1w ago00:22:06Tap to summarize🔥CLICK to Get the Only Olive Oil I Trust (Buy 2, Get 1 FREE) → https://freshpressolive.com/49bgzTc 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals why most heart attacks are silently built over decades through chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, stress, and poor nutrition. He breaks down the powerful science behind high-quality extra virgin olive oil and explains how the right olive oil may reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, cardiovascular disease, and even death. Ben shares the groundbreaking studies behind the Mediterranean diet, including research showing up to a 30% reduction in cardiovascular events with daily olive oil consumption. He also explains how to identify real, high-polyphenol olive oil using the simple “throat burn” test, the biggest mistakes people make when buying olive oil, and his personal daily protocol for improving heart health, lowering inflammation, stabilizing blood sugar, and supporting longevity. You’ll learn: The hidden drivers behind heart disease Why inflammation and insulin resistance are so dangerous The truth about grocery store olive oil How polyphenols support cardiovascular health The olive oil protocol Ben personally follows daily How to choose the best extra virgin olive oil for maximum benefits Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The 3-Minute Nighttime Dessert That Stops Sugar Cravings, Stabilizes Blood Sugar, and Makes Fat Loss Feel Effortless With Ben Azadi | #1315
1w ago00:19:35Tap to summarize🔥CLICK To Get 20% Off Equip Protein Powder (Code AZADI) HERE - https://bit.ly/4uRM50G 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the simple 3-minute nighttime dessert that helped him stay lean, reduce cravings, and maintain stable energy without relying on willpower. Ben explains why late-night hunger is usually caused by blood sugar instability and low satiety earlier in the day, not a lack of discipline. He breaks down the exact ingredients he uses, including probiotic-rich yogurt, blueberries, hemp seeds, cinnamon, and high-quality protein powder, while sharing the science behind protein, GLP-1, blood sugar control, and cravings. Ben also explains why most “healthy desserts” and ultra-processed snacks keep people trapped in overeating cycles. You’ll learn practical strategies to stabilize hunger hormones, reduce food noise, and make fat loss feel sustainable instead of stressful. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Why Your Morning Coffee Is Spiking Blood Sugar, Damaging Mitochondria, And Accelerating Aging (And The Simple Fix That Changes Everything) With Ben Azadi | #1314
2w ago00:21:14Tap to summarize🔥CLICK To Get 20% Off Equip Protein Powder (Code AZADI) HERE -https://bit.ly/3P4gCcG 📚 🎁 Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom today to receive immediate access to a FREE course on metabolism with exclusive interviews from Dr Daniel Pompa, Dr Jason Fung, Megan Ramos, Cynthia Thurlow & more. CLICK HERE: http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com ($997 Retail Value For FREE) Ben Azadi breaks down why your morning coffee may secretly be spiking blood sugar, increasing cravings, crashing energy, and accelerating metabolic dysfunction. In this episode, he explains the connection between caffeine, cortisol, insulin, and mitochondrial health, along with new research on how coffee can activate AMPK, the same fat-burning and longevity pathway triggered by fasting and exercise. Ben also shares his simple “coffee upgrade” protocol using clean coffee, Ceylon cinnamon, and collagen peptides to help flatten glucose spikes, support GLP-1 production, improve energy, reduce cravings, and support healthy aging. Plus, he reveals the biggest coffee mistakes people over 40 should avoid if they want better metabolism, fat loss, and sustained energy throughout the day. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Your Body Rebuilds Itself After 72 Hours of Fasting (The Shocking Science of a 7-Day Water Fast) With Ben Azadi | #1313
2w ago00:32:16Tap to summarize🔥CLICK For Your Complete 14 Day Fat Loss Plan (Reignite Your Body & Life) HERE - https://bit.ly/4uySE8k In this episode, Ben Azadi dives deep into the science of prolonged fasting and reveals what truly happens to the body during a 7-day water fast. Using research from Nature Metabolism, Valter Longo, and Thomas Seyfried, Ben explains the step-by-step metabolic transformation that occurs when the body shifts from burning sugar to burning fat and ketones. You’ll learn how fasting lowers insulin, activates autophagy, boosts human growth hormone, increases mental clarity through ketones and BDNF, resets dopamine receptors, supports immune system regeneration, and improves metabolic flexibility. Ben also breaks down the critical 72-hour mark where deep cellular repair begins and explains why most people never experience these powerful healing benefits. The episode also covers practical strategies for fasting safely, including electrolytes, sleep, movement, and how to properly break a prolonged fast. Plus, Ben shares alternative fasting approaches for those not ready to attempt a full 7-day fast and explains why fasting may be one of the most powerful healing tools available for fat loss, longevity, brain health, and inflammation support. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How To Eat Cake, Ice Cream & Cookies Without Spiking Insulin, Gaining Fat, Or Destroying Your Metabolism With Ben Azadi | #1312
2w ago00:18:12Tap to summarize🔥Myoscience Berberine Fasting Accelerator Get 20% off plus a 30-day money-back guarantee. - https://bit.ly/49ntgu2 Can you really eat dessert without destroying your metabolism? In this episode, Ben Azadi shares the surprising results from his 30-day glucose monitor experiment testing how to enjoy cake, cookies, ice cream, and carbs while minimizing blood sugar spikes. Ben breaks down four science-backed strategies that can dramatically reduce insulin and glucose responses without completely giving up the foods you love. You’ll learn: The best order to eat your food to lower glucose spikes Why dessert should never be eaten alone How a short walk after meals changes blood sugar response Why late-night desserts are more damaging The role of berberine for supporting healthy glucose metabolism Ben also shares his personal CGM data, research studies, and practical tips you can start using immediately to enjoy carbs with less guilt, fewer cravings, and better metabolic health. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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