Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers sits down with fasting expert Ben Azadi, host of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast and author of the book Metabolic Freedom, for a detailed, hour-by-hour walk through exactly what happens inside your body during a 72-hour water fast.
 
You will learn what's really going on at each stage of a fast, from the first 12 hours of digestive rest all the way through ketone production, autophagy, mitochondrial biogenesis, and a dramatic spike in growth hormone, plus why your body targets visceral fat and old, damaged proteins before anything else.
 
Dr. Jockers and Ben also cover how to prepare your body before a long fast, what to eat (and avoid) once you break it, which liquids and supplements actually support a fast, and the specific dopamine and immune system resets that happen at the 48 and 72 hour marks.
 

In This Episode: 
00:00 Fasting Supplements Debate
00:27 Podcast Intro and 72 Hour Fast
04:06 12 to 16 Hours Fat Burning
05:51 Ketones and Brain Clarity
08:48 BDNF and Stress Resilience
11:07 Spiritual and Dopamine Reset
13:51 24 Hours Autophagy Begins
16:53 Visceral Fat and Mitochondria
25:12 Growth Hormone and Muscle Loss
29:06 Preparing for a Long Fast
34:20 Push Past Dinner Cravings
35:08 Ghrelin Waves and Herbal Tea
36:43 Deeper Fat Burning Benefits
37:23 Fatty Liver Fuel Explained
38:43 No Such Thing Failed
39:54 Gut Stem Cells and Leaky
44:15 Dopamine Reset at 48
46:38 Immune Reset at 72
47:12 Water Fast vs ProLon
49:29 Discipline and Addiction Break
50:21 What to Drink While
51:59 Supplements Binders and Gut
56:56 Breaking Fast Safely
58:18 Where to Find Jockers
01:00:23 Gratitude Closing Thoughts
 
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"Visceral fat is literally choking out blood supply from getting into your vital organs."
 
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Connect with Ben Azadi:
Website: https://benazadi.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KetoKamp 

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ben-azadi-show/id1470779784


 
Connect with Dr. Jockers:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/

Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

Website – https://drjockers.com/

 

If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. Jockers breaks down the common and often overlooked signs of vitamin B12 deficiency, including fatigue, brain fog, nerve pain, premature graying, and sulfite sensitivity. You'll learn why B12 is so important for your nervous system, red blood cells, detoxification, and neurotransmitter production.
 
You'll discover why a B12 result that falls within the standard lab range may not tell the whole story. Dr. Jockers explains additional markers he considers, including homocysteine and red blood cell measurements, and what they can reveal about B12 status.

You'll also learn what can contribute to low B12, including diet, chronic stress, certain medications, and poor stomach acid production. Plus, Dr. Jockers shares the food sources and forms of supplementation he recommends for supporting healthy B12 levels.
 
In This Episode: 
00:00 Sulfite Sensitivity Clue
00:18 Welcome and Episode Overview
00:53 Reviews and Coaching Info
03:37 Top B12 Deficiency Signs
04:35 Lab Ranges and Hidden Deficiency
05:57 Little Known Symptoms
07:03 Why B12 Matters in the Body
08:06 Blood Markers to Check
11:32 Homocysteine and Glutathione
12:06 Best Food Sources of B12
12:51 Common Causes of Low B12
14:08 Absorption Issues and Intrinsic Factor
15:05 Best B12 Supplements and Forms
16:35 Testing and Final Takeaways
17:07 Closing and Next Steps
 

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"Brain fog, anxiety, and depression can all be connected to inadequate B12." 
~ Dr. Jockers
 
 
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Connect with Dr. Jockers:
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Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

Website – https://drjockers.com/




If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. Jockers breaks down why optimal nutrition isn't about following one specific diet, but creating a personalized real food approach that works with your body. You'll learn the foundational principles he uses to maximize nutrients, minimize toxins, and build meals around your individual needs.
 
Discover how to determine the right balance of protein, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables based on your digestion, satiety, energy, and symptoms. Dr. Jockers also explains why foods considered "healthy" can still create problems when individual sensitivities are involved.
 
You'll also learn how factors like FODMAPs, histamines, oxalates, and other food compounds can influence how you feel, plus simple ways to better understand your digestive thresholds and personalize your nutrition without forcing yourself into a one-size-fits-all plan.



In This Episode: 
00:00 Oxalate Warning Signs
00:19 Podcast Welcome and Coaching
04:24 Best Diet Is Personal
05:32 Real Food Foundations
06:40 Protein and Fat Targets
08:25 Add Plants and Spot Triggers
10:53 FODMAPs Histamines Nightshades
12:08 Digestive Biohacks Tests
15:31 Fat and Fiber Tolerance Tests
19:30 Histamine Oxalate Mycotoxin Checks
24:12 Lifestyle Digestion Habits
25:21 Wrap Up and Resources
 
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"The healthiest diet is one built around real food and personalized to how you digest, feel, and function.".

~ Dr. Jockers
 
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Connect with Dr. Jockers:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/

Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

Website – https://drjockers.com/
 
If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with neurologist and bestselling author Dr. David Perlmutter to explore microglia, the brain's immune cells, and the role they may play in protecting the brain from cognitive decline. You'll learn what can shift these cells from a supportive state toward one that promotes neuroinflammation.
 
Discover why your metabolic health and brain health are deeply connected. Dr. Perlmutter explains how blood sugar, insulin resistance, gut health, and chronic inflammation can influence microglial function and why addressing these factors may be important long before memory problems appear.
 
You'll also hear practical ways to support your brain through exercise, nutrition, sleep, metabolic flexibility, and other daily habits. Dr. Perlmutter shares why protecting your brain isn't just about what happens later in life—and how the choices you make today can help shape your cognitive future.
 

In This Episode: 
00:00 Amyloid Myth Busted
00:15 Show Intro and Guest
04:18 Book Inspiration Microglia
06:02 Symptom Care vs Root Cause
09:51 Microglia M1 vs M2
11:15 Gut Brain Inflammation Link
15:01 Metabolism Mirrors Microglia
17:57 Infections Vaccines and Triggers
19:31 CTE Diabetes and Feedforward
25:20 New Tools and Beta Amyloid Drugs
30:37 Cochrane Verdict Drugs Fail
33:28 Lifestyle Trial Reverses Decline
38:23 Microglia Lifestyle Levers
39:07 Exercise Myokines Brain Boost
42:20 Alzheimers Risk Epigenetics
45:12 Imaging Microglia TSPO
46:24 Fasting Ketones Brain Fuel
49:45 MCT Oil Memory Care
51:16 POINTER Lifestyle Trial
55:57 Fiber Polyphenols Foods
58:34 Supplements DHA Vitamin D
01:02:23 Key Labs Glucose Tau
01:06:19 Prevention Mission Wrap
01:07:43 Final Thanks Outro
 
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"Exercise isn't just changing your body. It's changing the environment inside your brain."
 
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Visit Superpower.com and use promo code JOCKERS to get $20 off

Visit BUBSNaturals.com and use promo code DRJOCKERS to get 20% off

 
 
Connect with Dr. David Perlmutter:
Book - https://a.co/d/06cRZKlT
Website - https://drperlmutter.com/

 
Connect with Dr. Jockers:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/

Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

Website – https://drjockers.com/

 

If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/

In this episode, Dr. Jockers explores the role of the vagus nerve and why improving vagal tone can support digestion, stress regulation, sleep, and overall healing. You'll learn how this important nerve connects your brain, gut, heart, and other systems throughout the body.
 
Discover how poor vagal tone can impact your ability to adapt to stress, why the body can become stuck in fight-or-flight or freeze states, and the signs that your nervous system may need more support.
 
Learn simple strategies to activate and strengthen your vagus nerve, including breathing techniques, humming, light exposure, sleep optimization, and key nutrients that help support nervous system recovery.
 
In This Episode: 
00:00 Heart Breath Ratio Test
00:21 Podcast Intro and Vagal Tone Benefits
00:49 Reviews and Health Coaching
03:53 Vagus Nerve Explained
05:54 Polyvagal States and Symptoms
08:53 At Home Vagal Tone Tests
13:26 Root Causes of Poor Tone
14:16 Daily Practices to Boost Tone
16:17 Key Nutrients for Vagus Nerve
16:51 Wrap Up and Share
 

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"When the vagal tone is poor, the nervous system can struggle to adapt to stress." 
~ Dr. Jockers
 
 
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Resources:
Visit https://pureance.com and get 35% off with code JOCKERS at checkout.

Visit lionsmanecomplex.com/drj and take advantage of this special offer today

 
 
Connect with Dr. Jockers:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers

Website – https://drjockers.com/




If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/