Secret key to fat loss?

America is experiencing a metabolism crisis – and it’s putting our country’s health [Click here](1770d7/ct0_0/1/ms?sid=TV2%3AtUcH2kfVq) to view this message in your browser | [Click here](1770d7/l-002e/zout?sid=TV2%3AtUcH2kfVq) to stop receiving our messages [] [] Al Sears, MD 11905 Southern Blvd. Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 [] December 21, 2023 [] Reader, America is experiencing a metabolism crisis – and it’s putting our country’s health on a very dangerous course. Up to a third of all U.S. adults are living with metabolic syndrome. This condition comes with soaring blood pressure, excess body fat around the waist, and a high risk for diabetes.1 Unfortunately, it’s not hard to see how we got here… America’s obesity rates are climbing, thanks to decades 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’s a compound found in nature that can restore the metabolism you were born with – protecting you from diabetes, normalizing blood pressure, and helping you lose weight. I’m talking about polyphenols. Polyphenols Are Nature’s Metabolism Booster Polyphenols are natural compounds 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, researchers recruited 573 participants. They measured participants’ polyphenol levels using urine samples. The subjects were then divided into five groups based on the polyphenol levels they found. Then, the team followed up after five years… Researchers found a completely inverse relationship between polyphenol intake and body weight.2 In other words, those with the lowest amounts of polyphenols were more likely to be overweight or obese. But those who consumed more polyphenols were able to get to – and maintain – a healthy body weight. And 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 kind of 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. The second group got no polyphenols. After four weeks, the mice that received polyphenols weighed roughly 40% less than the control group.3 While this was an animal study, that’s still pretty jaw-dropping. Try These 2 Polyphenols Today - Bergamot: This compound is extracted from the rinds of citrus fruit. Previous studies found that it can reduce pain due to its anti-inflammatory capabilities.4 But new research proves it’s a powerful metabolic enhancer. In a 12-week study, researchers administered Citrus bergamia extract as a supplement to 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.5 In a second study, 59 adults who supplemented with bergamot for four weeks experienced significantly greater reductions in body fat than those taking a placebo.6 I recommend taking 500 mg daily to boost metabolism and promote fat breakdown. - Grapeseed Extract: We’ve known for a while that grapeseed extract, or GSE, can improve blood flow, reduce oxidative damage, and strengthen your immune system. But a massive review of studies found it also promotes healthy blood pressure, particularly for those struggling with obesity or metabolic disorder.7 Further research shows that grape seed extract can inhibit fat deposits and block the absorption of fat from our food. With the energy boost it provides, GSE can turbocharge your metabolism and help you burn more calories.8 If you choose to supplement, I recommend keeping dosages between 300 and 800 milligrams and taking a single dose daily. To Your Good Health, Al Sears, MD, CNS --------------------------------------------------------------- References: - Mayo Clinic . “Metabolic Syndrome - Symptoms and Causes.” Mayo Clinic, 2019, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/metabolic-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20351916. - 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. - 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. - Navarra M, et al.“Citrus bergamia essential oil: from basic research to clinical application.” Front Pharmacol. 2015;6:36. - Zhang H, et al. “The impact of grape seed extract treatment on blood pressure changes.” Medicine. 2016;95(33):e4247. - Moreno D. “Inhibitory effects of grape seed extract on lipases.” Nutrition.19(10):876-879. alsearsmd@send.alsearsmd.com [Preferences | Unsubscribe](1770d7/l-002e/zout?sid=TV2%3AtUcH2kfVq) 11905 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33411, United States