Dr. Jason Fung
Nephrologist, with special interest in weight management and diabetes.
Dr. Fung discovered intermittent fasting while he was working as a nephrologist with patients who had developed kidney disease due to type 2 diabetes. He observed that the prescribed insulin medication caused weight gain and decided that intermittent fasting would be a way to lower insulin and make the body burn fat for energy instead.
Thousands of patients have tried intermittent fasting and a low-carb diet under Dr. Fung's care, and the results suggest those with type 2 diabetes especially see a marked improvement in their quality of life.
Dr. Fung is a New York Times-bestselling author who has written extensively on disease prevention, including The PCOS Plan and The Cancer Code.
Dr. Fung completed his medical degree at the University of Toronto and then studied nephrology further via a fellowship at UCLA. He is now back in Toronto where he runs a program called The Fasting Method, which helps patients safely lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes.
Books written by Dr. Jason Fung
The Longevity Solution
Dr. James DiNicolantonio and Dr. Jason Fung have teamed up to write The Longevity Solution, a book that divulges the secrets to healthy aging...
The Cancer Code
Dr. Jason Fung's book, The Cancer Code, is a revolutionary new take on this common and often fatal disease. He explains what cancer is, how it...
The PCOS Plan
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a reproductive disorder that affects an estimated eight to 20 percent of women of childbearing age, almost half...
The Obesity Code
Dr. Jason Fung's novel provides a new perspective on obesity and weight gain. He argues that the way to lose weight is often misunderstood: instead,...
The Diabetes Code
The majority of what you know about type 2 diabetes is incorrect. Doctors, nutritionists, and even diabetes experts think of type 2 diabetes as an...
Life In The Fasting Lane
Intermittent fasting, where you limit your calorie intake for a set period of time, has become a more common dieting strategy in recent years. Even...
Complete Guide To Fasting
This is the intermittent fasting manual for both beginners and experts, packed with information on how to build the right fasting program for optimal...
Why We Get Sick
With diseases that were once considered rare now plaguing millions, it's important to be aware of the dangers lurking around every corner. Cancer,...
Topics discussed by Dr. Jason Fung
All Dr. Jason Fung's TopicsTopics discussed by Dr. Jason Fung in books and podcast appearances.
Longevity
I want to live forever! Longevity refers to the length of time a particular species can live and produce offspring. In humans, longevity is often measured by life...
Fasting
What pattern of eating are you following? Fasting has been practiced throughout history for religious, spiritual, and health reasons. In recent years, fasting has become a popular weight loss...
Tea
How strong do you like your tea? Tea is an aromatic beverage commonly prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over dried Camellia sinensis leaves and allowing them to steep for a...
Coffee
How do you like your coffee? Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, which are the seeds of berries from the Coffee plant. The genus Coffea is native to...
mTOR
Every barrier is meant to be broken... mTOR is a protein that is responsible for cell growth, proliferation, and survival. When mTOR is activated, it signals the cell to start making new...
Protein
Have you had your daily allowance of protein? Protein is a macronutrient that is essential to the human diet. It is made up of amino acids, which are the building blocks of the body. Protein...
Salt
Salt of the earth! Salt is used as a seasoning in food, as a preservative, and for many other purposes. Salt is produced by the evaporation of seawater and rock salt...
Fat
A dose of healthy fats is essential for a healthy diet! Fat is a type of nutrient found in many foods. Fat helps your body absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K. It also provides energy and makes food taste...
Cancer
There is hope that one day cancer will be a thing of the past! Cancer is a debilitating disease that takes the lives of many people every year. It is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in...
Nutrition
Strive for a balanced diet! Nutrition is the study of how food and drink affect our health. It looks at how our body uses nutrients, and how we can get the most from our diet....
Women's Health
Health is wealth! Women's health refers to the health of women, which includes physical, mental, and social well-being. In order to maintain their health, women need...
Keto Diet
Burn fat for fuel! The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. Those following the keto diet consume high amounts of fat, moderate...