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 it because we are not exercising enough? Or are we simply…
Read More 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, the consequences of initial infection remain with them for years. About…
Read MoreCan Epigenetic Clocks Predict Your Biological Age?
Key Takeaways Chronological Age vs Biological Age There are two types of age: chronological and biological. Chronological age is simple—it’s the date on your birthdate. Biological age…
Read MoreCalorie 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 is also the best way to extend your healthspan, which is…
Read MoreGLP-1 Drugs & Heart Health: Beyond The Hype
Drug companies are far better marketers than developers of new medical breakthroughs. Terms like “revolutionary”, “game-changer”, or “medical breakthrough” are used as standard practice, especially since…
Read MoreAsk Dr. Sears: Is There A Sugar I Can Eat To Lose Weight?
Surprisingly, the answer is yes. It is a natural sugar called allulose. It has 70% of the sweetness of table sugar, but a completely different metabolic…
Read MoreIs A Leaky Gut Caused By Inhibition of AMPK?
People are obsessed with gut health. They should be, because without a healthy gut, you would be a sitting target for continual bacterial invasion from the…
Read MoreThe Wellness Zone Episodes
Welcome to The Wellness Zone Podcast hub, where Zone Diet creator Dr. Barry Sears and Mary Perry help you decode the science behind your health. Each…
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JAMA on GLP-1 Drugs—Here’s Dr. Sears’ Take
The Journal of the American Medical Association recently published an article on tips for using GLP-1 drugs (1). Are these tips valid? Let’s find out? First,…
Read MoreStopping GLP-1 Drugs May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Everyone wants to lose excess body fat. However, the Holy Grail of weight loss is losing excess body fat while maintaining, if not increasing, lean body…
Read MoreHow Metabolic Engineering® Reduces Inflammation
Inflammation is a crucial component of our metabolism that keeps us alive. It is our initial defense against microbial invasion or physical injury. However, unless we turn…
Read MoreNY Times on Sugar: Here’s What They Missed
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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