How does a doctor approach intermittent fasting for the first time? Dr. Molly Maloof is the Head of Medical Science at Sano Intelligence, a continuous glucose monitoring startup. But she also runs a private practice serving the Silicon Valley. We last spoke with Dr. Maloof about a year ago and since, she has started experimenting with intermittent fasting. In this discussion, you’ll discover: Dr. Maloof’s experience with fasting and how she tracks her progress, and how it’s different for men and women Its effect on the gut microbiome and larger health implications Empowerment over food after the body adapts to fasting You can follow Dr. Maloof's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmolly.co/?hl=en ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take a short survey that will help improve the podcast and be entered in a HVMN Ketone giveaway: https://go.hvmn.com/podcastsurvey We also want to hear from our listeners/viewers! Contact podcast@hvmn.com with any feedback, questions, and guest suggestions! Write a review for us on iTunes, let us know via email, and we'll send you a free Sprint Mini.