Ben Azadi, founder of Keto Kamp and best selling author of Keto Flex, is the host of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast. We bring on the thought leaders in this space in this space to have life-changing conversations so you can apply it and upgrade your metabolism. The topics we cover include bio-hacking, 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 its 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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In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down a powerful 14-day protocol designed to melt visceral fat without exercise. Even people who eat clean and work out can still store dangerous fat around their liver and organs due to high insulin, liver inflammation, and sluggish mitochondria. Ben explains how this step-by-step plan lowers insulin, unclogs the liver, boosts bile flow, and reactivates mitochondrial fat burning. Listeners will learn how to use a daily insulin reset window, protein-first eating,...
In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down five science-backed metabolic drinks that naturally reduce arterial plaque, boost nitric oxide, lower inflammation, and support metabolic health — without medications or side effects. You’ll learn: • Why arterial inflammation — not cholesterol — is the real silent killer• How pomegranate juice reversed arterial plaque by 30% in human studies• The surprising cardiovascular benefits of high-quality coffee with butter, olive oil, and salt• Why raw cacao improv...
In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the five simple but powerful shifts that helped him reverse insulin resistance, drop 80 pounds, fix prediabetes and high blood pressure, and keep the weight off for 18 years — without medication or extreme dieting. These strategies are accessible, low-cost, and rooted in restoring your body’s natural fat-burning rhythm. Why snacking (even “healthy” snacks) keeps insulin high and blocks fat-burning How closing your kitchen 3 hours before bed boosts fat-burni...
In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the science and real-life experience behind a 36-hour fast, explaining why this specific fasting window creates a powerful metabolic, hormonal, and cellular reset. Ben walks listeners through the hour-by-hour stages of the fast — from digestion, to fat burning, to deep autophagy — and explains how fasting transforms the body at every level. He covers increases in human growth hormone, gut repair, ketone production, mitochondrial upgrades, and the mental cla...
In this episode, Ben Azadi shares the exact strategy that allows you to eat carbs like bread, rice, potatoes, and even pizza without spiking insulin or storing fat. If you're over 40 and feel like carbs work against you, this episode is a complete game-changer. You’ll learn the four metabolic levers that instantly flatten glucose spikes:• Fiber first to slow glucose absorption• Protein + healthy fat before carbs to stabilize blood sugar• Apple cider vinegar or lemon water to improve insulin sens...
In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals how most people are using olive oil completely wrong — and how drinking high-quality extra virgin olive oil at the right time can melt belly fat, lower cortisol, reduce inflammation, and boost metabolic health in as little as one day. 🔥 CLICK to Get the Only Olive Oil I Trust (Buy 2, Get 1 FREE) → https://bit.ly/4ifAuUj Ben explains the science behind olive oil’s fat-burning power, including how it activates PPAR-alpha, improves GLP-1, stabilizes blood sugar, ...
In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the real reason aging accelerates after 40 and the free 10-minute ritual that reverses visible aging from the inside out. Instead of creams, injections, or prescriptions, Ben explains how activating your body’s natural nitric oxide (NO) production can restore youthful energy, boost fat-burning, improve collagen, sharpen the brain, and recharge your mitochondria. Ben breaks down what nitric oxide is, why production drops up to 60 percent by your 40s, and how thi...
This episode features highlights from Ben’s live keynote presentation, revealing why sugar is not the true cause of obesity. The real driver is cellular inflammation. When the cell membrane becomes inflamed, hormones cannot communicate, fat-burning shuts down, and chronic disease begins to develop. Key Points From the Keynote • Obesity is not genetic. It is epigenetic and driven by lifestyle choices. • Seed oils are the biggest trigger of cellular inflammation and mitochondrial damage. • These i...
What if one simple morning drink could activate your body’s natural repair system and melt stubborn fat? In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals a powerful 7-day protocol that combines fasting with a nutrient-dense drink designed to trigger autophagy and stem cell regeneration. Backed by emerging research from Columbia and USC, this method helps restore youthful metabolism, improve insulin sensitivity, and reignite cellular fat-burning — especially after age 40. Ben breaks down the exact science behi...
In this episode, Ben Azadi exposes the hidden toxins inside popular “healthy” ice cream brands — even those labeled organic, vegan, or keto-friendly. You’ll discover: The five toxic ice cream traps that damage your gut, hormones, and metabolism. Why ingredients like seed oils, emulsifiers, and carrageenan can cause leaky gut, inflammation, and insulin resistance. How to read labels smarter so you stop falling for “natural” and “low-calorie” marketing tricks. The two ice cream brands Ben actually...
What if aging wasn’t something that just happens to us, but something we could actively influence at the cellular level? In this eye-opening episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast , Ben Azadi sits down with Chris Burres , co-founder of MyVitalC , to explore the breakthrough science behind ESS-60 , a powerful molecule that may help slow aging and boost mitochondrial energy. Chris shares the fascinating story of how this compound came out of Nobel Prize-winning research and how it is now changin...
Most people think sugar is the worst carb — but there’s one “healthy” carb that’s even more dangerous. In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals how whole-grain wheat bread , often labeled as “heart-healthy,” secretly shuts off your fat-burning hormones, causes insulin resistance, and keeps you inflamed — especially after 40. You’ll learn how this common food spikes your glucose just like candy, blocks your metabolism for hours, and fuels hormone imbalances like leptin resistance, thyroid slowdown, and...
Most people think yogurt is healthy… but the truth will shock you. In this episode, Ben Azadi exposes how most commercial yogurts are loaded with hidden sugars, artificial sweeteners, and gut-damaging additives — creating bloating, inflammation, and brain fog. You’ll learn: Why “healthy” low-fat yogurts are metabolic traps How these products fuel bad gut bacteria and spike insulin The difference between real, gut-healing yogurt and the fake ones What to look for on labels to protect your microbi...
Microplastics aren’t just polluting the planet—they’re polluting your body. In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals how these invisible toxins hijack your hormones, damage your mitochondria, and block fat loss. You’ll learn the 6 hidden warning signs of microplastic toxicity, the everyday products quietly poisoning your metabolism, and the proven protocol to flush them out. Ben shares simple lifestyle swaps and a powerful detox strategy using phosphatidylcholine, liver and gut support, and mitochondr...
In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast , Ben Azadi reveals a simple yet powerful trick to flip your body from fat-storing to fat-burning mode in just 7 days — no calorie counting or crazy diets required. You’ll learn why your body holds on to toxic visceral fat , how your metabolism is deeply tied to your circadian rhythm , and the secret to syncing your eating habits with daylight to supercharge fat loss, detoxification, and deep sleep. Ben breaks down the four mechanisms behind this ...
Your favorite “healthy” foods might be making you sick. In this episode, Ben Azadi exposes 11 hidden ingredients that are silently destroying your metabolism, hormones, and gut health — from maltodextrin and seed oils to artificial sweeteners and preservatives. Ben breaks down how each toxin affects your body, how to spot them on labels, and what to eat instead. He also shares why RFK Jr. is calling for these dangerous additives to be banned and how food industry corruption keeps them legal. You...
Dementia doesn’t begin in your 70s — it starts decades earlier with what you do before bed. In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals how a single nighttime habit can either protect your brain or speed up its decline. Learn why eating or drinking close to bedtime blocks your brain’s natural detox system, disrupts deep sleep, and accelerates cognitive aging. Ben shares the science behind the glymphatic system, insulin resistance, and the powerful link between sleep and brain health — plus a simple 3-ste...
What if menopause wasn’t a decline — but a powerful transformation? In this in-person episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast , Ben Azadi sits down with Dr. Anna Cabeca , OB-GYN, best-selling author, and The Girlfriend Doctor , live from the Biohacker Expo in Miami. Together they explore how hormones, mindset, and metabolism work in harmony — and how understanding this connection can help women move through perimenopause and menopause with energy, joy, and confidence. Dr. Cabeca shares her phil...
Ben Azadi explores the profound effects of a 24-hour water fast on the body, from reversing fatty liver and reducing inflammation to igniting natural fat-burning. He breaks down the hour-by-hour physiological changes, including glycogen depletion, ketone production, and the activation of cellular cleanup via autophagy. The episode also highlights the natural surge in human growth hormone and gut microbiome repair, alongside practical advice on how to prepare for, complete, and safely break your fast for optimal metabolic health.
If you’ve struggled to lose weight no matter what you try, it’s not your fault — your metabolism has been hijacked. In this episode, Ben Azadi shares a simple 3-step fat-melting protocol that flips your body’s fat-burning switch in just 24 hours and can help you lose up to one pound of fat per day. You’ll learn: How to follow the 20-4 fasting schedule for effortless fat burning The best foods and fats to fuel your body without spiking insulin Why no eating after sunset can speed up fat loss over...
Your body tells the truth about your health — and it’s not through BMI or cholesterol. In this episode, Ben Azadi shares the five simple movements that can predict your lifespan and biological age better than any lab test. You’ll learn how to test yourself right at home, what your results mean, and how to rebuild mobility, balance, and flexibility in just minutes a day. Ben also explains the connection between movement, independence, and longevity — showing how small daily corrections can litera...
For decades, doctors told us eggs were bad — that they raised cholesterol and caused heart disease. In this episode, Ben Azadi uncovers the truth: avoiding eggs has done more harm than eating them. You’ll learn how four eggs a day can transform your health, from your brain to your belly. Ben breaks down the science behind cholesterol, debunks outdated research, and shares why eggs are one of the most powerful foods for metabolic health and longevity. 💡 Highlights: Cholesterol isn’t the enemy — ...
Most people destroy their fasting benefits with the very first bite they take. In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals the five worst foods that instantly block fat burn and the five best foods to break your fast for optimal energy, healing, and fat loss. You’ll also learn: Why fruit smoothies, protein shakes, and seed oils sabotage your results The best clean protein, healthy fats, and meals to break your fast with Seven surprising foods that don’t technically break your fast How to use partial fast...
What if mastering your metabolism wasn’t just about food, fasting, or fitness — but about transforming your inner world? Purchase Dave Asprey's new book Heavily Meditated here: https://amzn.to/3LlrKQ0 In this in-person episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast , Ben Azadi sits down with Dave Asprey , the Father of Biohacking, in Austin, Texas, for a powerful conversation that bridges science, spirit, and self-mastery. Together they explore how your mitochondria — the energy-producing engines insi...
In this episode of The Metabolic Freedom Podcast , Ben Azadi reveals the science-backed nighttime protocol to unlock your body’s natural fat-burning potential while you sleep. If you’re waking up tired, anxious, or stuck at the same weight, your evening habits—not your workouts—are likely to blame. Ben shares nine simple steps to lower cortisol, balance hormones, and enhance deep, restorative sleep for faster fat loss and better energy. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Fat loss happens at night , not in the gy...
Hair loss isn’t just about genetics or aging — it’s your body’s way of signaling internal imbalance. In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the root causes of hair loss — from inflammation and hormonal dysfunction to mitochondrial decline and nutrient deficiencies — and reveals his proven 30-day, drug-free protocol to reverse shedding and regrow stronger, healthier hair. You’ll learn how to lower inflammation, balance hormones, and restore follicle health through nutrition, fasting, red light th...
Your morning coffee might be blocking fat burn and spiking insulin. In this episode, Ben Azadi explains how to turn your daily cup into a metabolic fat-burning weapon using the right timing, ingredients, and clean sources. You’ll learn why drinking coffee too early raises cortisol and insulin, how dirty coffee beans inflame your cells, and what to look for in a truly clean roast. Ben also shares his personal fat-burning coffee recipe with MCT oil, butter, and cinnamon—and explains how to use caf...
This episode dives into the science of the 36-hour dry fast, a powerful tool for metabolic transformation. Ben Azadi explains how removing food and water activates innate intelligence, mobilizing fat for metabolic water, accelerating autophagy, and boosting human growth hormone. Listeners will learn the hour-by-hour timeline of benefits, from gut and immune resets to stem cell activation and dopamine balance, along with crucial preparation and proper refeeding strategies.
Most people think bottled water is “healthy,” but new data reveals it’s often loaded with PFAS (forever chemicals) , microplastics , and estrogen-mimicking toxins that wreck your hormones, slow fat loss, and damage your metabolism. In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down: 🚫 The 7 bottled water brands to avoid (including Topo Chico, LaCroix, Perrier & more) ✅ The 5 clean water brands he personally drinks (like Mountain Valley & Icelandic Glacial) 💧 Why glass > plastic — and how heat a...
In this powerful episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast , Ben Azadi exposes how the modern diet was engineered to keep you fat, sick, and addicted — and reveals how to finally break free. You’ll learn: The shocking truth about food addiction and the “bliss point” The six toxic ingredients destroying your metabolism Why Big Food and Big Pharma profit from your sickness How to detox from inflammation and reset your metabolism naturally Simple food swaps to heal your body and burn fat fast Ben al...
