Summary of Ep. 260 Eat To Beat Your Diet: Achieve a Balanced and Healthy Lifestyle:
Dr. William Li is a renowned physician, scientist, speaker, and author of “Eat to Beat Your Diet.” In his latest book, he discusses the impact of body fat on health and the steps we can take to restore the body to its hard-wired level. He explains how excess body fat can derail metabolism and discusses the role of hormones, metabolism, and gender in fat distribution. Dr. Li also touches on the impact of gut microbiome, specific bacteria, and nutrition and lifestyle on body fat. He believes in respecting and taming fat instead of fearing or hating it and explores new prescription drugs like Ozempic and Semaglutide. Through his work, he aims to develop medical treatments for over 70 diseases, including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity.
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Unleashing Our Inner Metabolism: A Conversation with Dr. William Li
Introduction: Who is Dr. William Li?
Dr. William Li is a physician, scientist, speaker, and author who is known for his groundbreaking work in leading the Angiogenesis Foundation. He has impacted more than 70 diseases and his latest book, Eat to Beat Your Diet, discusses what happens in the body and how we can restore it to its hard-wired level.
Why Dr. Li Wrote Eat to Beat Your Diet
In a recent podcast with Cynthia Thurlow, Dr. Li explained that he wrote this latest book due to the current epidemic of obesity and the rise of metabolic diseases. He believes that while obesity is commonly seen as a lifestyle or personal behavior issue, it is often associated with an overactive or underactive metabolism.
Understanding Metabolism at Different Ages
Dr. Li discusses the four stages of metabolism that humans go through throughout their lifespan. He believes that, going forward, people should be treated differently based on their metabolic age rather than their chronological age. He explains how the metabolism slows down as we get older, but there are ways to keep it functioning at a high level.
The Role of Body Fat
Excess body fat can derail the metabolism and cause diseases. Dr. Li delves into the science behind leptin, adiponectin, and resistin, three hormones that play a big role in body fat. He also discusses how brown fat can be activated to help burn calories.
Nutrition and Lifestyle Choices
Dr. Li believes that respecting and taming our fat is the key to a healthy metabolism. He explains the importance of eating slowly, being mindful of our food choices and regularly engaging in physical activity.
The Impact of the Gut Microbiome
Dr. Li points out that our gut microbiome plays a crucial role in our metabolism. He talks about the importance of nurturing specific bacteria such as Akkermansia to combat inflammation and activate health defenses.
Medications and Lifestyle
Dr. Li shares his views on new drugs such as Ozempic and Semaglutide, and discusses the benefits of good nutrition and exercise in conjunction with medication.
Conclusion: Unleashing Our Inner Metabolism
In conclusion, Dr. William Li is a man who is passionate about giving people the tools to lead healthy lives. His latest book provides an evidence-based guide to understanding the science behind metabolism, body fat, and how to live a healthy lifestyle. Through education and making mindful choices, we can unleash our inner metabolism and improve our health in the long term.
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