Expert profile
Dr. Jason Fung
Nephrologist, author
Obesity • intermittent fasting • type 2 diabetes
1Discussion
71 minAnalysed
Related Health Areas
About the expert
Focus: Hormonal model of obesity, intermittent fasting, type 2 diabetes reversal
Dr. Jason Fung is a nephrologist and author known for popularizing the hormonal model of obesity and intermittent fasting as a therapeutic intervention for type 2 diabetes and weight management. His work emphasizes insulin and cortisol as primary drivers of fat storage.
Expert discussions with Dr. Jason Fung
Fung: Why insulin and food quality may matter more than calories for lasting fat loss
Calorie balance matters for weight change, but hormonal signaling, food quality, and meal timing may strongly affect how sustainable any weight change feels over time. The strongest first steps are reducing ultra-processed foods and structuring when you eat. Specific fasting protocols are a more advanced layer that may need clinical input.