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Category: Ask Dr. Sears

Videos answering your nutritional and wellness-based questions

NY Times on Sugar: Here’s What They Missed

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 6 min read
  • July 22, 2025

Last year, the NY Times had an article entitled This Is Your Body on Sugar (1).   I thought this might be a good time to…

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Categories: Ask Dr. Sears, Latest News

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

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 9 min read
  • June 13, 2025

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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Categories: Ask Dr. Sears, Latest News

Not Just Protein: The Critical Role of Fiber in Fat Loss

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • April 29, 2025

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…

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Categories: Ask Dr. Sears, Healthspan, Zone Science

How Much Protein Should You Eat to Lose Weight?

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • April 29, 2025

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…

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Categories: Ask Dr. Sears, Zone Science

Can Alcohol Cause Panic Attacks?

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • April 21, 2025

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…

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Categories: Ask Dr. Sears, chronic diseases, Zone Science

Is Excessive Sleepiness a Warning Sign of Dementia?

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • April 21, 2025

As we age, many of us start to worry about dementia and look for early warning signs—like unusual fatigue or excessive sleepiness. But could constant drowsiness…

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Categories: Ask Dr. Sears, Zone Science

Why Protein Balance—Not Supplements—Builds Real Muscle

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • April 9, 2025

Think amino acid supplements are the key to building muscle? Not so fast. In this short, Dr. Barry Sears breaks down the truth about leucine, mTOR,…

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Categories: Ask Dr. Sears, Zone Science

Sleep, Creatine, and Your Metabolism

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • April 9, 2025

Rough night’s sleep? Before you reach for a supplement, hear this. Dr. Barry Sears explains why creatine might help—but why it’s no match for the real…

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Categories: Ask Dr. Sears, Zone Science

GLP-1 Drugs vs. The Zone Diet: Which Reduces Inflammation Faster?

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • March 25, 2025

Can the Zone Diet reduce inflammation faster than popular weight loss injections? The answer might surprise you. While GLP-1 drugs can lower inflammation by reducing calorie…

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Categories: Ask Dr. Sears, GLP-1 Drugs, Inflammation

Do Genetics Make You Gain Weight? The Truth About Fat Loss

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • March 25, 2025

Many people believe weight gain is all about genetics—but the real answer lies in your epigenetics. Dr. Barry Sears explains why your diet, not your DNA,…

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Categories: Ask Dr. Sears, What Is AMPK?, Zone Science

How Many Calories Do I Cut To Activate AMPK?

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • March 17, 2025

Want to slow aging and boost metabolism? Cutting calories is key—but how much is too much? In this video, Dr. Barry Sears explains the science behind…

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Categories: aging, Ask Dr. Sears, Stages of Life

Should I Eliminate Carbs From My Diet?

  • Barry Sears
  • Estimated read time 1 min read
  • March 11, 2025

A common question: Is eliminating all carbohydrates from your diet dangerous? While it might not be dangerous, it’s definitely not ideal for your brain. Your brain…

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Categories: Ask Dr. Sears, Cooking, Metabolism
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