Episode 69: Ketogenic Diets and Fasting for Liver Health with Dr. Yousef Elyaman

In this episode, Dr. Yousef Elyaman breaks down the essential mathematics of metabolism—from calculating basal metabolic rate to understanding the 3,500-calorie rule for weight loss—making complex concepts immediately actionable for practitioners and patients. We explore the critical distinction between fat loss and muscle preservation, why body composition matters more than the number on the scale, and how strategic protein intake and exercise can help preserve metabolic rate during caloric restriction. Dr. Yousef Elyaman shares evidence-based insights on various fasting protocols—from the foundational 12:12 time-restricted eating to modified alternate-day fasting—and reviews the latest research showing how these approaches reduce intrahepatic triglycerides, improve insulin sensitivity, and even reverse markers of liver fibrosis. Join us for an online livestream where you'll master the functional medicine strategies that reverse fatty liver. Register now at For patient-oriented functional medicine courses, visit ⁠ For practitioner functional medicine certification courses, visit ⁠ For Certified Functional Nutrition education for both practitioners and lay people, visit 00:00 "Ketogenic Diet Facts Quiz" 05:37 "Tracking Body Composition Effectively" 08:41 "Understanding and Testing Your BMR" 12:47 "Protein's Role in Fat Loss" 15:38 "Healthy Eating and Fasting Tips" 17:08 Sustainable Fasting vs. Extreme Fasts 23:21 "Body Fat, BMR, and Metabolism" 26:15 "Solving the Puzzle Podcast Summary" Support this show . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 69: Ketogenic Diets and Fasting for Liver Health with Dr. Yousef Elyaman is an episode from Solving the Puzzle with Dr. Datis Kharrazian by Datis Kharrazian.

This episode is 27:26 long.

This episode was published on Jan 20, 2026.

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