Alzheimer’s Disease & Metabolic Engineering
The Wellness Zone Podcast with Dr. Barry Sears and Mary Perry Did you know Alzheimer’s disease is often called “type 3 diabetes”? That’s because of its…
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A-Fib and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
A recent article has suggested that omega-3 fatty acids are associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, commonly termed as A-fib (1). A-fib occurs when…
Read MoreThe Role of AMPK in Inflammation
Without a good definition of an anti-inflammatory diet, the result is continuing dietary confusion. Therefore, a necessary first step is to define inflammation. A good starting…
Read MoreOrgan Regeneration the Easy Way
What if the latest miracle in regenerative medicine only required you to eat 250 fewer calories every day for the rest of your life? Would you…
Read MoreGLP-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 disease, infertility, and even sleep apnea. But what…
Read MoreMetabolism and Zombie Cells
Metabolism is how we convert food into energy to keep us alive. It also controls your immune system, inflammation, repair of damaged tissue, and your rate…
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Parkinson’s Disease Explained
The ProblemParkinson’s disease is like Alzheimer’s disease in that it is associated with aggregated proteins in the brain, but now initially affecting motor skills instead of…
Read MoreDepression
The ProblemDepression is commonly thought of being due to decreased serotonin levels. However, depression is strongly associated with both increased inflammation (1,2) and insulin resistance (3)…
Read MoreBrain Trauma
The ProblemBrain trauma can be classified either as severe (comatose patients) or traumatic (head injuries without the loss of consciousness). In both cases, the brain damage…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Disease
The ProblemAlzheimer’s disease is often referred to as “type 3 diabetes” because of its strong association with insulin resistance (1,2). Any insulin resistance in the brain…
Read MoreIn-Vitro Fertilization
The ProblemConsidering the complex metabolic changes that are required to take place in successful conception, it is not surprising that increased insulin resistance is strongly associated…
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