How to Lose Visceral Fat with Dr. William Davis: Rational Wellness Podcast 440

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Dr. William Davis discusses How to Lose Visceral Fat with Dr. Ben Weitz.  

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Podcast Highlights

Restoring Health and Redefining Weight Loss: A Discussion with Dr. William Davis

 

In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, Dr. Ben Weitz hosts Dr. William Davis, a renowned cardiologist, and bestselling author. They delve into Dr. Davis's new book, 'Super Body,' which emphasizes the importance of muscle preservation and metabolic rejuvenation over conventional weight loss methods. Dr. Davis critiques the calorie-in-calorie-out model and the use of popular weight loss drugs. He highlights the need to restore muscle mass and improve metabolic health through innovative approaches, including addressing SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), enhancing the microbiome with specific probiotics, and ensuring proper nutrition that avoids grains and sugars. The conversation explores how these strategies can lead to significant health improvements, from reducing visceral fat to enhancing overall vitality. Other key topics include the negative long-term impacts of conventional weight loss methods, the importance of collagen and hyaluronic acid, and the often-overlooked benefits of carotenoids and other phytonutrients. They also discuss practical strategies for sustaining muscle mass and metabolic health, ultimately promoting a longer and healthier life.

 

00:00 Introduction to the Rational Wellness Podcast

00:30 Introducing Dr. William Davis and His New Book

01:40 The Problem with Conventional Weight Loss Methods

03:32 The Role of Muscle Loss in Weight Regain

10:18 The Impact of SIBO on Muscle and Weight Loss

23:51 Addressing SIBO with High-Count Probiotics

36:16 Survivor of Sudden Cardiac Death

37:18 The Role of Small LDL Particles

39:01 Saturated Fats and Triglycerides

42:08 The Impact of Diet on Lipoprotein A

46:03 Restoring Nutrients and Microbes

47:24 The Importance of Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid

54:55 Ectopic Fat and Its Consequences

56:30 The Flaws of Conventional Weight Loss Methods

59:43 The Role of Oxytocin in Weight Loss

01:05:04 The Dangers of Bariatric Surgery

01:07:37 Restoring Carotenoids and Phytonutrients

 

 

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Dr. William Davis is a cardiologist and author of the bestselling books Wheat Belly and Super Gut and his newest book is Super Body.  His website is DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.