Burn fat with nature’s metabolism boosters

America is experiencing a metabolism crisis – and it's putting the country’s health on a very dangerous course. [Click here](198850/ct0_0/1/ms?sid=TV2%3Aj9ipUFeip) to view this message in your browser | [Click here](198850/l-002e/zout?sid=TV2%3Aj9ipUFeip) to stop receiving our messages [] [] Al Sears, MD 11905 Southern Blvd. Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 [] November 14, 2023 [] The countdown has begun! The big reveal of "The Doctor's Metabolism Cure" – your roadmap to reclaiming your body's natural vitality is coming this week… Stay Tuned! Reader, America is experiencing a metabolism crisis – and it's putting the country’s health on a very dangerous course. According to a recent study, 93 percent of Americans have at least one marker of metabolic dysfunction. These preconditions come with markedly elevated levels of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes.1 America’s obesity rates are climbing, mostly because of poor dietary advice from the so-called “experts” in the medical establishment. For decades, they’ve discouraged us from eating the food our bodies really crave (especially animal fat) and propped up artificial, inflammatory foods like starches and processed grains. But there’s a natural way to overcome this. There are compounds found in nature that can restore the metabolism you were born with – protecting you from diabetes, normalizing blood pressure, and helping you lose weight. When used in combination with exercise – the right kind of exercise – you can surprise yourself. But first, let’s talk about polyphenols. Polyphenols – Nature’s Metabolism Booster Polyphenols are natural compounds often found in plants. And studies indicate they can work wonders for your metabolism – promoting a healthy body weight. In a study published in the journal Nutrients, scientists recruited 573 participants. The research team measured polyphenol levels using urine samples. The subjects were then divided into five groups based on how much they found. Then, the team followed up after five years… Simply put, those with the lowest amounts of polyphenols were more likely to be overweight or obese. Researchers found a completely inverse relationship between polyphenol intake and bodyweight.2 So, the more polyphenols they consumed, the easier it was for subjects to keep off excess weight. But that’s not all. Other studies have shown that polyphenols not only promote the healthy “good” fat in your body – but can even convert the unhealthy “bad” fat. Until relatively recently, scientists assumed there were two types of fat – namely white fat and brown fat. White fat is where lipids are stored as energy and brown fat burns these lipids to produce heat – using energy. But in a study led by researchers at Washington State University, scientists observed a third fat type – beige fat. This type of fat is generated from white fat and can actually prevent obesity. In the study, scientists administered polyphenols to one group of mice along with a high-fat diet, while the other simply received the diet. The mice that received polyphenols gained roughly 40 percent less weight than the control group.3 While this was an animal study, that’s still pretty jaw-dropping. Burn Fat the Old-Fashioned Way As I mentioned earlier, our modern diet of artificial, processed foods is a major contributing factor to America’s metabolism crisis. But that’s only half the problem. The other is inactivity. Americans simply don’t exercise enough. But as it turns out…polyphenols can help with that too. Polyphenols have antioxidant properties, meaning they help protect your cells from the damage posed by free radicals. When you exercise, this helps you endure oxidative stress, and can even accelerate muscle recovery and enhance performance. In a scholarly review, scientists concluded that polyphenols are an ideal supplement for athletes.4 Of course, you don’t need to be a professional athlete to benefit from polyphenols. In combination with regular exercise, you can boost your metabolism, build muscle, and even improve insulin sensitivity with these plant-based compounds. And you can ensure you don’t fall into the diabetes trap. If you want to get the most out of physical activity, I recommend taking a closer look at my P.A.C.E. program. It’s a new take on conventional workouts emphasizing quick, demanding movements – and you can get a full-body workout in under 15 minutes. It’s much better than slogging through a generic cardio routine on a treadmill. And doesn’t waste a single moment of your time. I explain the program in detail in my book P.A.C.E. – The 12-Minute Fitness Revolution. Of course, the polyphenol label covers a broad range of compounds. So let’s look at some of the very best you can get. Try These 3 Polyphenols - Bergamot: This compound is extracted from the rinds of citrus fruit and has been traditionally used for aromatherapy as well as skincare when applied topically. Studies have also found that it can reduce pain due to its anti-inflammatory capabilities.5 In a 12-week study, researchers administered Citrus bergamia extract as a supplement on 98 adults aged 65 and up with elevated blood lipid levels. Roughly half received the supplement while the other received a placebo. Scientists concluded the supplement could benefit lipid metabolism and weight management.6 - Grapeseed Extract: Grapeseed extract, often marketed as GSE, can reduce blood pressure, improve blood flow, and reduce oxidative damage. A massive review of studies found it was able to promote healthy blood pressure, particularly for those struggling with obesity or metabolic disorders.7 If you choose to supplement, I recommend keeping dosages between 300 and 800 milligrams and taking a single dose daily. - Curcumin: I’ve referred to curcumin as the “golden spice” many times for a reason – there seems to be almost no limit to what it can do. As a supplement, this turmeric compound promotes brain health as well as healthy muscle development. Studies also find that curcumin supplementation can work wonders for weight loss due to its antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties.8 You can add curcumin to your diet by cooking with turmeric, but you can also supplement. I recommend taking at least 500 milligrams of high-grade curcumin per day. A Shortcut to Metabolic Health I just outlined a few ways you can start rebuilding your native metabolic health right now, but I want to clue you in on something new I’ve been working on. Because I can’t stand by while 9 out of 10 Americans remain unhealthy. Our country can’t sustain that. That’s why I developed a new program to fast-track your metabolic recovery. And in just a few days, I’m sharing it with all my readers. It’s called The Doctor’s Metabolism Cure. This Friday, you’ll learn how this problem started, what you can do to start solving it, and the best practices to maintain peak, primal metabolic health for the rest of your life. You don’t want to miss this. To Your Good Health, Al Sears, MD, CNS --------------------------------------------------------------- References: - O’Hearn M, et al. “Trends and disparities in cardiometabolic health among U.S. adults, 1999-2018. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2022;80(2):138-151. - Guo X, et al. “Polyphenol levels are inversely correlated with body weight and obesity in an elderly population after 5 years follow up (the randomized PREDIMED study).” Nutrients. 2017;9(5):452. - Wang S, et al. “Resveratrol induces brown-like adipocyte formation in white fat through activation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK).” Int J of Obesity. 2015;39(6):967. - Bojarczuk A, et al. “Polyphenol supplementation and antioxidant status in athletes: A narrative review.” Nutrients. 2023;15(1):158. - Silveira R, et al. “Analgesic-like activity of essential oil constituents: An update.” Int J Mol Sci. 2017;18(12):2392. - Gai Y, et al. “Effects of 12-week supplementation of Citrus Bergamia extracts-based formulation CitriCholess on cholesterol and body weight in older adults with dyslipidemia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.” Lipids Health Dis. 2017;16;251. - Zhang H, et al. “The impact of grape seed extract treatment on blood pressure changes.” Medicine. 2016;95(33):e4247. - Unhapipatpong C, et al. “The effect of curcumin supplementation on weight loss and anthropometric indices: an umbrella review and updated meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials.” Am J of Clin Nutr. 2023;117(5):1005-1016. alsearsmd@send.alsearsmd.com [Preferences | Unsubscribe](198850/l-002e/zout?sid=TV2%3Aj9ipUFeip) 11905 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33411, United States