3316: Myth-Busting: These Amino Acids DO Break Your Fast

March 5, 2025

3316: Myth-Busting: These Amino Acids DO Break Your Fast

March 5, 2025

WW: Myth-Busting: These Amino Acids DO Break Your Fast

There’s a lot of confusion about what truly breaks a fast, especially when it comes to amino acid supplements.

While many companies claim that EAAs and BCAAs won’t break a fast because they don’t spike blood sugar, that’s only part of the picture.

So on today’s episode, I’ll share 3 ways these supplements do impact fasting—and 1 way they don’t.

Join me for Cabral Concept 3316 as we break down the myths and uncover the truth about amino acids and fasting. Enjoy the show, and let me know your thoughts!

Show Highlights & Big Takeaways

1. Increased mTOR Activation

In a fasted state, mTOR levels decrease, allowing your body to break down weak white blood cells for fuel. Consuming amino acids provides an energy source and signals to your body that it is no longer in a catabolic (breakdown) state.

2. Disruption of Autophagy

Autophagy occurs when no new food, especially amino acids, is entering the body. Taking amino acids provides the exact nutrients needed for growth, effectively stopping the autophagy process.

3. Increased Insulin Levels

Blood sugar doesn’t need to spike for insulin levels to rise. Consuming amino acids can trigger an insulin response, which suppresses autophagy and takes you out of a fasted state.

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