The Benefits of Hunger and Intermittent Fasting for Optimal Functioning JRE ft. Peter Attia #1108

In this episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Peter Attia discusses the evolutionary significance of hunger and the benefits of intermittent fasting. Our ancestors' ability to function while hungry played a crucial role in their survival, making short-term adaptation to starvation not only necessary but also beneficial. Attia shares insights on how periods of food deprivation can enhance focus and cognitive performance, revealing his own experience with extended periods of nutritional restriction and intermittent fasting. Join the conversation as they delve into the science behind hunger adaptation and the potential advantages of time-restricted feeding.