The Peter Attia Drive

The Peter Attia Drive

#127 - AMA #3 with sleep expert, Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Fasting, gut health, blue light, caffeine, REM sleep, and more

Sep 7, 2020 · 15:34

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Matthew Walker answers listener questions on sleep.
Topics include blue light, caffeine, REM sleep, and wearables.
Fasting's impact on sleep and gut health is examined.

Guests on This Episode

MW

Matthew Walker

23 podcast appearances

PF

Ph.D.: Fasting

1 podcast appearance

RS

REM sleep

1 podcast appearance

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