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“Is There A Sugar I Can Eat To Lose Weight?”

There’s a smarter way to satisfy your sweet tooth — without sabotaging your metabolism. Click below to see what Dr. Barry Sears has to say.

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How Allulose May Support Fat Loss by Naturally Increasing GLP-1

Key Takeaways: What if there were a simple sugar that was more powerful than GLP-1

What Controls Your Metabolism? The Balance of AMPK and mTOR Explained

Key Takeaways Metabolism is incredibly complex. It is dynamic and governed by a highly sophisticated

Why Diet Definitions Are So Confusing: Understanding Macronutrients, Calories, and the Zone Diet

Key Takeaways Diet definitions are confusing because most diets are defined by philosophy rather than

Is the Zone Diet Still Ahead of Its Time? The Science Behind Metabolic Control

Key Takeaways Yes—the Zone Diet may still be ahead of its time. Unlike most diet

Can Metabolic Engineering Slow Prostate Cancer Growth?

Key Takeaways Research suggests that diet may influence prostate cancer progression by altering inflammation and

GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: Risks, Rebound Weight Gain, and a Metabolic Engineering Alternative

Key Takeaways GLP-1 drugs restrict calorie intake, leading to rapid metabolic benefits.  So does Metabolic

The New U.S. Food Pyramid:  The Good, the Bad, and the Ignored 

Key Takeaways What Does the New USDA Food Pyramid Recommend? The updated USDA dietary guidelines

How Chronic Stress Causes Inflammation: The Role of AMPK

Key Takeaways Over 75% of Americans report symptoms of stress. So, what exactly is stress

What Causes AFib? The Role of Inflammation and AMPK

Key Takeaways Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is the most common form of cardiac arrhythmia.  It is

How Long Can Humans Fast? The Science of Fasting and Metabolism

Key Takeaways The human body is surprisingly fragile. Most people can survive only about three

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Cardiovascular Death in Dialysis Patients

Key Takeaways Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Mortality in Dialysis Patients? Quick Answer Yes. A

Alzheimer’s Disease and Insulin Resistance: Can Metabolic Engineering Help?

Key Takeaways Effectively treating Alzheimer’s disease has been one of the most significant failures of

What Is Obesity? BMI, Body Fat, and the New Medical Definition Explained

Key Takeaways When the Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart was asked how he defined hard-core

What Really Causes Obesity? The Role of Metabolism, Insulin Resistance, and AMPK

Key Takeaways There is no doubt that obesity is on the rise.  But why?  Is

Long COVID and Metabolism: How AMPK Activation May Reduce Risk

Key Takeaways It has been nearly five years since COVID-19 first appeared.  However, for many,

Can Epigenetic Clocks Predict Your Biological Age?

Key Takeaways Chronological Age vs Biological Age There are two types of age: chronological and

Calorie Restriction and Longevity: Why Metabolic Engineering® May Help You Live Longer

Key Takeaways Calorie restriction is the only proven way to extend lifespan.  More importantly, it

Do GLP-1 Drugs Really Reduce Heart Attack Risk?

Key Takeaways Drug companies are far better marketers than developers of new medical breakthroughs.  Terms

Allulose: The Sugar That May Help With Weight Loss and Metabolic Health

Key Takeaways Surprisingly, the answer is yes.  The natural sugar allulose may help support weight

What Causes Leaky Gut? The Role of AMPK in Gut Barrier Health

Key Takeaways What Is Metabolic Endotoxemia? People are obsessed with gut health.  They should be,

The Wellness Zone Episodes

Welcome to The Wellness Zone Podcast hub, where Zone Diet creator Dr. Barry Sears and

GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss: Dr. Barry Sears Responds to JAMA Guidelines

Key Takeaways The Journal of the American Medical Association recently published an article on tips

Stopping GLP-1 Drugs: Why Weight Regain May Increase Heart Disease Risk

Key Takeaways Everyone wants to lose excess body fat.  However, the Holy Grail of weight

How Metabolic Engineering® Helps Reduce Chronic Inflammation

Key Takeaways Why Inflammation Is Both Necessary and Dangerous Inflammation is a crucial component of

What Sugar Really Does to Your Body: Glucose, Fructose, and Metabolic Health

A recent New York Times article examined how sugar affects the body. While the article

How to Measure Body Fat Percentage (And Why BMI Is Often Wrong)

Key Takeaways Excess body fat is strongly related to increased cardiovascular disease and mortality.  The

Why Prediabetes Is America’s Most Dangerous Silent Epidemic (And How to Reverse Insulin Resistance)

Key Takeaways It may not get the headlines, but it has the potential to destroy

Are Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) Useful for People Without Diabetes?

Key Takeaways If you have diabetes (either type 1 or type 2), a continuous glucose

Do Omega-3 Supplements Increase the Risk of A-Fib?

Key Takeaways The answer is no, and maybe yes.  Before I explain that seemingly cryptic

Ask Dr. Sears: Everything You Wanted to Know About HbA1c (But Didn’t Want to Google)

Key Takeaways A major women’s magazine recently asked me some questions on HbA1c. Here are

Understanding Wellness: Simple Blood Tests That Measure Your Health

Wellness is a medical condition, just like diabetes, heart disease, or any other chronic condition.

Do I Need Amino Acids Supplements?

Protein supplements are everywhere—but are they really necessary?  Dr. Sears explains why getting the right

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

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

Can Vegans Follow the Zone Diet?

One of the most common questions Dr. Barry Sears gets is: Can a vegan follow

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

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

Are There Natural Alternatives to Ozempic? 

Can you achieve the benefits of Ozempic without the drug? In this video, Dr. Barry

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,

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

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

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.

Can Alcohol Cause Panic Attacks?

If you’re prone to anxiety, the answer might surprise you. In this video, Dr. Barry

Is Excessive Sleepiness a Warning Sign of Dementia?

As we age, many of us start to worry about dementia and look for early

The History of Drugs—And Why AMPK May Be the Future of Medicine

Can one molecule help treat obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even Alzheimer’s? Dr.

Why Protein Balance—Not Supplements—Builds Real Muscle

Think amino acid supplements are the key to building muscle? Not so fast. In this

Sleep, Creatine, and Your Metabolism

Rough night’s sleep? Before you reach for a supplement, hear this. Dr. Barry Sears explains

The Truth About Keto Diets

Is the Keto diet really the best way to lose weight and improve your health?

Can Gut Health Influence Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms?

Can the microbes in your gut really predict how severe your multiple sclerosis symptoms might

Blood Clots, Metabolism, and the Sunlight Connection

Can intermittent fasting prevent blood clots? Not exactly. According to Dr. Barry Sears, it’s not

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