GLP-1 medications have become one of the most important tools we have for improving metabolic health, insulin resistance, and weight regulation. One of the most common questions I hear is: “Why can’t I just take a pill instead of doing an injection?” It sounds simpler, but biologically the two forms do not function the same…
Category Archives: Gut, Liver & Metabolic Health
Here’s something many people – and even many clinicians – don’t realize fish oil itself does not actually stop inflammation. Omega-3 fatty acids are important, but they are only the starting material your body uses to create something else. EPA and DHA are converted into specialized signaling molecules called Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators (SPMs). SPMs include…
Fish oil is one of the most commonly recommended supplements for inflammation, heart health, brain function, and metabolic balance. Yet many patients tell me, “I took fish oil for years and noticed nothing.” Often, the problem isn’t the dose – it’s the form. Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) naturally exist in fish as triglycerides,…
As both a physician and a dietitian, I believe nutrition is one of the most powerful influences on our health. Nearly every chronic disease, including cancer, as well as many common symptoms, is shaped by the nutrients we consume and how our bodies process them. While most people have a general idea of what a…
Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is now the most common chronic liver condition in the United States. Current data suggest it affects approximately 30 percent of the general population and as many as 50 to 90 percent of individuals with obesity or metabolic syndrome. MASLD is…
Many people are searching for the magic weight loss pill. As much as we wish it existed, no pill,supplement, or injection can replace the foundations of true metabolic health. But what if the keyto sustainable weight loss, improved energy, and longevity has been available to us all along?When used intentionally, fasting is one of the…