Are Liver Detoxes a Scam? Here’s What Actually Works
You’ve probably seen liver detox teas, cleanses, or fasts all over the internet—but do they actually work? Dr. Barry Sears, creator of the Zone Diet and…
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Live Your Life To The Fullest In The Zone
Wellness is a lifelong commitment. It begins in the womb and goes through the continuum of life. The…
What Is The Zone?
The Zone is the physiological state when your metabolism performs at peak efficiency. Metabolism keeps us alive by…
Benefits Of Being In The Zone
The health benefits of being in the Zone are numerous. Here is a small listing of those benefits: AMPK…
Evolution Of The Zone
For the past 40 years, I have been exploring the mysteries of metabolism and how diet can control…
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GLP-1 Drugs and AMPK Activation
GLP-1 drugs are often hailed as ‘miracle treatments’—tackling not just diabetes and obesity, but also conditions like heart…
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AMPK & Obesity
During the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been easy to overlook our other ongoing pandemic of obesity. Currently, the…
Insulin Resistance
Low Energy? The Truth About Metabolism
Ever wonder why you feel drained—physically or mentally? It all comes down to metabolism. Your body runs on…
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What Is Healthspan?
Healthspan is defined as your longevity minus years of chronic disability. The future goal of medicine will not…
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Can Vegans Follow the Zone Diet?
One of the most common questions Dr. Barry Sears gets is: Can a vegan follow the Zone Diet? The answer is a resounding yes! In fact,…
Can The Zone Diet Help Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes affects nearly 38 million Americans—and nearly 100 million adults are prediabetic. In this episode of the Wellness Zone podcast, Dr. Barry Sears breaks…
Can You Take Too Much Omega-3 or Polyphenols?
Are you worried about overdoing it with omega-3s or polyphenols? In this video, Dr. Barry Sears breaks down a common question: Can you take too much?…
Are There Natural Alternatives to Ozempic?
Can you achieve the benefits of Ozempic without the drug? In this video, Dr. Barry Sears, creator of The Zone Diet and pioneer of Metabolic Engineering,…
30 Years of The Zone: The Science That Changed Nutrition
It’s been 30 years since The Zone changed the way we think about food, health, and inflammation! In this special Wellness Zone podcast, Dr. Barry Sears…
Not Just Protein: The Critical Role of Fiber in Fat Loss
Protein gets all the hype—but are you overlooking the real secret to weight loss? In this video, Dr. Barry Sears breaks down the powerful combination of…
How Much Protein Should You Eat to Lose Weight?
When it comes to weight loss, most people are asking the wrong question. It’s not “How much protein do I need to lose weight?” — it’s…
AMPK and Infertility: The Metabolic Key to Getting Pregnant
Infertility is deeply personal—and increasingly common. In this episode of The Wellness Zone podcast, Dr. Barry Sears and Mary Perry explore the surprising connection between infertility…
Can Alcohol Cause Panic Attacks?
If you’re prone to anxiety, the answer might surprise you. In this video, Dr. Barry Sears explains the science behind how alcohol interacts with your brain’s…
