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 trends that focus on eliminating a single nutrient, the Zone Diet…
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GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: Risks, Rebound Weight Gain, and a Metabolic Engineering Alternative
GLP-1 drugs restrict calorie intake, leading to rapid metabolic benefits. So does Metabolic Engineering®. The critical question is whether those benefits can be sustained long-term without…
Read MoreHow 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 minutes without oxygen and about three days without water. Beyond those…
Read MoreWhat Sugar Really Does to Your Body: Glucose, Fructose, and Metabolic Health
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 add…
Read MoreEverything 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 my answers: Why is HbA1C an important metric for blood sugar…
Read MoreNot 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…
Read MoreHow 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 “How…
Read MoreWhy Protein Balance—Not Supplements—Builds Real Muscle
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,…
Read MoreSleep, Creatine, and Your Metabolism
Rough night’s sleep? Before you reach for a supplement, hear this. In this video, I’ll explain why creatine might help. But it’s no match for the…
Read MoreGLP-1 Drugs vs. The Zone Diet: Which Reduces Inflammation Faster?
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…
Read MoreDo 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. In this video, I’ll explain why your diet, not your…
Read MoreHow Many Calories Do I Cut To Activate AMPK?
Want to slow aging and boost metabolism? Cutting calories is key, but how much is too much? In this video, I’ll explain the science behind calorie…
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