Ona recent Monday evening, a friend and I sat down for a beer at an outdoor café not far from our homes. The conversation turned to podcasts we’d listened to and liked.
My friend is a recreational athlete. He’s a big fan of doctor-led podcasts that explore the science of health and performance. He’d heard an episode that claimed fasting could heal joint pain and autoimmune disorders by overhauling the immune system. Knowing I write about this stuff, he asked me if any of it was legitimate.
I told him it sounded science-adjacent, but the benefits seemed to be exaggerated. I said I’d look into it and get back to him.