565: Reverse Visceral Fat: Use These 5 Strategies to End Inflammation & Prevent Disease | Dr. Sean O’Mara

Oct 24, 2023

Dr. Sean O’ Mara, the only physician specializing in Health & Performance Optimization, discusses strategies to eliminate visceral fat, the dangers of sarcopenia, and the impact of lifestyle on health. He emphasizes the importance of pursuing optimal health, eliminating processed foods, and understanding the different types of fat. Dr. Sean also shares insights on the benefits of intermittent fasting, the role of the microbiome, and essential supplements for optimal health.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

The Impact of Visceral Fat on Health

02:34 • 24min

The Relationship Between the Heart and Muscles

26:28 • 15min

Understanding Subcutaneous Fat and the Ideal Amount for Health

41:42 • 3min

Factors and Strategies for Eliminating Visceral Fat

44:38 • 27min

The Impact of Stress on Magnesium Levels and the Role of Genetics in Health

01:11:59 • 4min

The Relationship Between Genetics, Visceral Fat, and Overall Health

01:16:00 • 28min

The Importance of the Microbiome and Skepticism Towards Probiotics

01:44:28 • 4min

The Benefits of Essential Supplements for Optimal Health

01:48:33 • 2min

The Link Between Fasting, Autophagy, and Health

01:50:43 • 12min

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/565drseanomara

Dr. Sean O’ Mara (IG: @drseanomara) is the only physician in the world specializing in Health & Performance Optimization.

He works with individuals and corporations interested in the biological optimization of humans through innovation and safe natural lifestyle strategies shown to be more effective than medications.

Dr. Sean especially enjoys working with exceptionally motivated individuals such as business executives, professional performers and athletes whose livelihood is predicated upon performance.

In this episode, we discuss:

What is visceral fat
The problem with sarcopenia
The treatment for visceral fat is through lifestyle changes
Are you thin outside and fat inside (TOFI)?
Understanding the different types of fat
How much superficial subcutaneous fat should you have?
5 strategies to eliminate visceral fat
Pursue optimal health
Oxytocin protects against visceral fat
The chief influence of myokines
Eliminate processed foods, eliminate visceral fat
Lifestyle influences health more than genetics
MRI scans can detect visceral fat
The quality of calories matter
Carbohydrates increase visceral fat
Vegans have elevated amounts of visceral fat
Eating fermented foods protects your microbiome
Why Dr. Sean doesn’t recommend probiotic supplements
Supplements that tackle visceral fat
Intermittent fasting activates autophagy
Dr. Sean’s thoughts on alcohol consumption
Caffeine during fasting

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