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Jun 15 • 28 tweets • 4 min read
Most people are accidentally wrecking their gut health.
Their "healthy" habits? Making them bloated, inflamed, and exhausted.
Here are the top 10 ways you're silently destroying your microbiome—and how to reverse it: 1. The Antibiotic Bomb
1 course = 30–50% of gut bacteria gone. Some never return.
Hidden bombs:
• Hand sanitizers & soaps
• “Just-in-case” prescriptions
• Meat & dairy laced with antibiotics
Jun 12 • 33 tweets • 4 min read
Billions are drowning in stress and so is their metabolism.
99% chase fat loss with diet and workouts.
But the top 1% do something radically different: They fix the one organ that controls it all—before it burns out.
This thread will open your eyes: 1. Your Adrenals: The Most Powerful Organ You’re Ignoring
Sitting on top of your kidneys are two walnut-sized glands.
They control more of your metabolism than your thyroid, liver, and pancreas combined.
May 29 • 27 tweets • 4 min read
Walking is the most powerful metabolic drug on Earth, but 99% are overdosing on steps and underdosing on strategy.
Here’s the strategic science of walking that outperforms most medications: 1. The post-meal walking protocol that outperforms Metformin
A 15-minute walk starting within 30 minutes after eating reduces glucose spikes by 30-50%
This simple intervention is more effective than most diabetes medications.
May 26 • 20 tweets • 3 min read
Your pancreas controls how fast you age.
Not your genes. Not your supplements. Not your skincare.
If you ignore pancreatic aging, you’re accelerating disease.
Here’s how your pancreas quietly controls your biological clock & how to protect it:
1 in 4 people over 65 has diabetes. Centenarians? Rarely.
Longevity research shows a common pattern:
• Low fasting insulin
• Youthful beta-cell function
• Preserved insulin sensitivity
The secret? Their pancreas aged slower.
May 13 • 27 tweets • 3 min read
“You need to give up bread if you're insulin resistant.”
That advice is outdated.
I’ve helped hundreds reverse Type 2 diabetes, and many still eat bread.
Here are 10 science-backed ways to enjoy bread without blood sugar spikes: 1) Protein first = smaller spike
7 skin signs that predict diabetes and metabolic disease—years before blood tests.
Most doctors miss these.
Catch insulin resistance early and reverse it before it’s too late.:
Most people (and doctors) dismiss skin issues as “cosmetic.”
But your skin is often the earliest warning sign of metabolic dysfunction—5 to 13 years before glucose tests show problems.
May 11 • 28 tweets • 4 min read
The meds that treat high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes & cholesterol are also robbing your body of critical nutrients.
These deficiencies silently damage your cells and worsen the very condition you’re trying to treat.
Here’s how to protect yourself (and heal smarter): 1) Metformin (Diabetes)
Depletes:
• May impair CoQ10 pathways indirectly
• May impair folate absorption (less established than B12)
• Vitamin B12 (up to 30% deficiency rate after 4 years)
May 10 • 25 tweets • 3 min read
After 15 years treating metabolic disease, I’ve discovered something shocking:
Diabetes doesn’t start with sugar or weight.
It starts with daily habits that silently damage your metabolism, years before any blood test flags it.
Here are the 10 hidden disruptors: 1) Nighttime eating wrecks your metabolic clock
Eating after 8 pm impairs:
• Beta-cell function by 43%
• Insulin sensitivity by 37%
• BMAL1/CLOCK gene expression
After 15 years studying metabolic disease, I’ve found 10 foods that do the same — naturally, without side effects.
Here’s exactly how to use them (with evidence):
1)Turmeric (Curcumin)
Curcumin activates AMPK — your cell’s "metabolic master switch":
a. Improves insulin sensitivity
b. Lowers liver glucose production
c. Reduces fat tissue inflammation
May 2 • 18 tweets • 3 min read
Most people with Type 2 diabetes are stuck on meds for life.
But not because they’re lazy or broken.
It’s because they’ve been handed the wrong map.
If you fix the real drivers inside your body, reversal is possible.
Here’s your roadmap to freedom:
You’ve been told:
- Cut carbs
- Lose weight
- Have more willpower
That’s not the full story.
Real reversal happens when you fix 3 invisible roadblocks most programs ignore.
Apr 18 • 15 tweets • 3 min read
Your brain has a built-in rebuild button. But most people never press it.
It’s called BDNF—Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor. Neuroscientists call it “Miracle-Gro for your brain.”
Here's why it might be the most important molecule for your mental clarity, memory, and mood:
BDNF = Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (Full form)
BDNF = Brain regeneration.
It literally helps you grow new neurons, strengthen existing ones, and protect your brain from aging and damage.
Apr 3 • 20 tweets • 3 min read
Your kidneys are failing—and you won’t know until it’s too late.
1 in 10 people worldwide has chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Most won’t find out until the damage is irreversible.
Here’s why CKD is the silent killer—and what you must do before it’s too late:
37 million Americans have CKD.
90% don’t know it.
Most only find out by accident—when the damage is already done.
Why? Because CKD has NO symptoms until it’s advanced.
Apr 2 • 18 tweets • 3 min read
Doctors focus on cholesterol—but the real heart attack risk is hiding in your bloodwork: TRIGLYCERIDES.
Most people have no idea. And most doctors won’t warn you.
Here’s what you must know (before it’s too late):
Heart disease is the #1 killer worldwide. - 1 in 4 deaths.
Yet 80% of people don’t know their triglyceride levels—they're too focused on LDL.
Mar 31 • 16 tweets • 3 min read
Most men avoid talking about their prostate until there's a problem.
That's a mistake that could cost you your life.
Here's what every man needs to know about this tiny but crucial gland:
The prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men during their lifetime.
By age 60, over 50% of men will have some prostate issues.
Prostate is a walnut-sized gland below your bladder that produces fluid for semen and helps control urination.
Mar 28 • 18 tweets • 4 min read
Red wine is healthy.
That’s the lie we’ve been sold for years.
Here’s the truth health experts and the alcohol industry don't want you to know:
(A thread that could change how you drink forever)
You’ve heard it before:
“Red wine is heart-healthy. Full of antioxidants. Part of the Mediterranean diet.”
This claim led to the “French Paradox” theory—and a flood of headlines praising moderate drinking.
Mar 22 • 19 tweets • 3 min read
Billions take Vitamin D supplements—yet nearly HALF are still deficient.
Here’s why your Vitamin D supplement might be doing NOTHING—and how to finally fix it:
The Global Deficiency Crisis
• 1 billion people worldwide are deficient in Vitamin D
• In the U.S., 42% of adults are low—including up to 82% in darker-skinned individuals
• Deficiency is linked to fatigue, low mood, bone pain, poor immunity & more
Mar 20 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
Greek yogurt: The underrated metabolic powerhouse.
It’s not just another trendy food—it’s an ancient superfood backed by science.
Here’s why this creamy delight can transform your gut, blood sugar, and metabolism: 1) A single cup of Greek yogurt packs 20g of protein—twice that of regular yogurt.
But the magic is in how it’s made:
The straining process removes whey, concentrating protein & probiotics into a metabolic health powerhouse.
Mar 19 • 19 tweets • 3 min read
Your liver isn’t just an organ—it’s your personal detox powerhouse.
If it fails, so do you. But support it right, and you’ll supercharge your energy, metabolism, and longevity.
Here’s how your liver keeps you alive (and thriving) every day:
Your liver is a biochemical factory.
It filters 1.5 liters of blood per minute and performs 500+ essential functions—breaking down toxins, processing nutrients, and producing key hormones.
Without it, your body cannot survive.
Mar 18 • 16 tweets • 3 min read
Your VO2 max is silently deciding how long you’ll live.
Most people think it's just for elite athletes. That’s completely wrong.
It’s actually a powerful predictor of your longevity.
Here’s how to maximize your VO2 max & add years to your life:
Most people have dangerously low VO2 max levels.
47% of Americans fall into the "poor" or "low" category
Only 10% reach "excellent" levels
Mar 11 • 16 tweets • 4 min read
What if everything you’ve been told about aging is WRONG?
It’s NOT about decline. It’s NOT about slowing down.
It’s about MOBILITY—and you control it.
Dr. Vonda Wright’s groundbreaking research proves you can GROW stronger with age:
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65. By 2030, 73M Americans will be 65+.
But what if aging isn’t about birthdays?
Mar 6 • 18 tweets • 3 min read
Men, your body gives you a free health report every morning.
If you wake up hard, that’s a good sign. If you don’t, it could mean trouble ahead.
Here’s why your morning erection is one of the most important health markers you have:
Did you know?
52% of men experience some form of erectile dysfunction by age 40.
For 40% of these men, the underlying cause is metabolic dysfunction.