Why Prediabetes Is America’s Most Dangerous Silent Epidemic
It may not get the headlines, but it has the potential to destroy our health care system in a few decades. What is this new epidemic? …
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Ask Dr. Sears: Are Continuous Glucose Monitors Useful?
If you have diabetes (either type 1 or type 2), a continuous glucose monitor (CRM) can be exceptionally useful, especially to reduce hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia is low…
Read MoreAsk Dr. Sears: Everything You Wanted to Know About HbA1c (But Didn’t Want to Google)
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…
Read MoreUnderstanding Wellness: Simple Blood Tests That Measure Your Health
Wellness is a medical condition, just like diabetes, heart disease, or any other chronic condition. What links wellness with chronic disease is your current state of…
Read MoreDo I Need Amino Acids Supplements?
Protein supplements are everywhere—but are they really necessary? Dr. Sears explains why getting the right amount of protein from whole foods is often better than relying…
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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 full capacity. In this video, Dr. Barry Sears explains how brain…
Read MoreAre There Natural Alternatives to Ozempic?
Can you achieve the benefits of Ozempic without the drug? In this video, Dr. Barry Sears, creator of The Zone Diet and pioneer of Metabolic Engineering,…
Read MoreAMPK and Infertility: The Metabolic Key to Getting Pregnant
Infertility is deeply personal—and increasingly common. In this episode of The Wellness Zone podcast, Dr. Barry Sears and Mary Perry explore the surprising connection between infertility…
Read MoreIs Excessive Sleepiness a Warning Sign of Dementia?
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…
Read MoreThe 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. Barry Sears says yes—and it’s called AMPK. In this episode of…
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Why 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 MoreThe Truth About Keto Diets
Is the Keto diet really the best way to lose weight and improve your health? Or are there hidden risks you haven’t heard about? In this…
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