How 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…
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NY 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…
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Way To Determine My Percentage of Body Fat?
Excess body fat is strongly related to increased cardiovascular disease and mortality. The gold standard for measuring your percentage of body fat has always been underwater…
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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Can You Take Too Much Omega-3 or Polyphenols?
Are you worried about overdoing it with omega-3s or polyphenols? In this video, Dr. Barry Sears breaks down a common question: Can you take too much?…
Read More30 Years of The Zone: The Science That Changed Nutrition
It’s been 30 years since The Zone changed the way we think about food, health, and inflammation! In this special Wellness Zone podcast, Dr. Barry Sears…
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…
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,…
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