Ask Dr. Sears: Everything You Wanted to Know About HbA1c (But Didn’t Want to Google)
A major women’s magazine recently asked me some questions on HbA1c. Here are my answers: Why is HbA1C an important metric for blood sugar control? What…
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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 vs. Diet: The Safer Way to Curb Addiction
Can You Control Addictive Behavior with Diet? GLP-1 drugs are now being used to treat addiction, but why?…
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Do Genetics Make You Gain Weight? The Truth About Fat Loss
Many people believe weight gain is all about genetics—but the real answer lies in your epigenetics. Dr. Barry…
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Ask Dr. Sears: Can You Feel Insulin Resistance?
Insulin resistance can sneak up on you without you noticing it at first. It may begin as lethargy…
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Microplastics Are Everywhere—And They Might Be Destroying Your Brain
Microplastics are everywhere—and they’re making their way into your body. From the water you drink to the food…
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Understanding Wellness: Simple Blood Tests That Measure Your Health
Wellness is a medical condition, just like diabetes, heart disease, or any other chronic condition. What links wellness with chronic disease is your current state of…
Do I Need Amino Acids Supplements?
Protein supplements are everywhere—but are they really necessary? Dr. Sears explains why getting the right amount of protein from whole foods is often better than relying…
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The Zone Diet and Brain Health: How to Fuel Peak Mental Performance
Your brain runs on energy—and if it’s not getting enough, it simply can’t function at full capacity. In this video, Dr. Barry Sears explains how brain…
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…
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…
