In this episode, Dr. Scott and Tommy discuss the role of growth hormone in the body, how fasting affects its levels, and the diabolical relationship between insulin and growth hormone. Fasting provides an enormous boost in growth hormone production, which immediately translates into a 10X increase in fat loss and muscle building! This topic came from a listener writing into the show, so keep posting your questions, and we will keep pushing the conversation and transformation further!   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3127426   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19478787   Show Transcript: www.thefastingforlife.com/blog   If you enjoy the podcast, would you please tap on the stars below and consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to bring you the best original content each week. We also just enjoy reading them!   Sign up for the Fasting for Life newsletter at www.thefastingforlife.com   Follow Fasting for Life: www.facebook.com/thefastingforlife www.instagram.com/thefastingforlife