Correlation is not causation. Healthy User Bias. This week, the American Heart Association presented an abstract that suggested a 16 hour fast is linked to a 91% increased risk of heart disease. This study simply shows a correlation, which is very, very far from proving that fasting CAUSES more…
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be able to fast for long periods of time without much trouble? This is because they are “fasted-adapted,” which means that their body has successfully adjusted to and is able to efficiently function in a fasted state. When one is fasted adapted, their body has become … Read more
Nicole Grant is a registered dietitian and health coach who specializes in nutrition for metabolic health. She completed her undergraduate studies in Food and Nutrition at San Diego State University and her dietetic internship through the University of California San Diego’s medical system. Nicole enjoys blending her experience in clinical nutrition, preventative care, and mindfulness … Read more
Photo by DIAO DARIUS on Unsplash I’ve read hundreds of weight loss studies and this is one of my favorites. Controlling the Body Fat Thermostat — Part 9 There is a saying — ‘a calorie is a calorie’. This usually implies that all calories are equally fattening. It’s sneaky to say this because obviously a … Read more
Zero Live is our bi-weekly webinar where Zero Members have the opportunity to ask their questions and learn more about fasting, weight loss, and health gain with accredited doctors and dietitians. Catch up on prior Zero Lives: Fat Burning, Insulin, and Metabolism Weight Loss, Ozempic, and Protein The post Zero Live Homepage appeared first on … Read more
Zero is your source for educational, science-backed content around fasting, metabolic health, and beyond. In this Zero Live, Dr. Naomi Parrella, MD, and RichLaFountain, PhD, answer questions from Zero Members about weight loss, Ozempic, protein, and more. Video Transcript Dr. Naomi Parrella, MD: (00:04) The first question that came up, um, was how do you … Read more
Zero is your source for educational, science-backed content around fasting, metabolic health, and beyond. In this Zero Live, Dr. Naomi Parrella, MD, and RichLaFountain, PhD, answer questions from Zero Members about metabolism, insulin, fat burning, and more. Video Transcript Dr. Naomi Parrella, MD: (00:00) Possibly even dementia. If sugars stay too high, that’s actually a … Read more
Dr. Parrella is the Chief Medical Officer at Zero and the Chief of Lifestyle Medicine at Rush University, where she has helped more than 10,000 patients struggling with overweight, obesity, and other metabolic-health conditions. At Rush, she is also the Director of Strategy and Implementation for the Department of Surgery and an associate professor. Dr. … Read more
Photo by Mykenzie Johnson on Unsplash The Body Fat Thermometer — part 8 The body regulates how much fat it carries, much like a thermostat. (start with part 1 of series). Gaining weight is the same as increasing the body fat thermostat. What moves it up or down? In simpler terms — why do we … Read more
Rich LaFountain is a science writer with a passion for exploring metabolic health and athletic performance. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology at the College at Brockport and received his master’s and doctorate degrees in Kinesiology from the Ohio State University. Rich is fascinated by human longevity research and the science behind building … Read more