Today, I am honored to connect with Dr. Sean O'Mara, the leading global health and performance-optimizing physician. Dr. O'Mara is a former ER physician and attorney. He works with business executives, professional performers, and athletes, and he has also had the chance to collaborate with multiple United States presidents, Secretaries of State, senior government officials, and high-level foreign dignitaries. In our discussion today, we address the dangers of visceral fat and the general lack of awareness of it, particularly among healthcare professionals. We cover various types of fat, the influence of Big Pharma, and the impact of menopause on disease susceptibility. We dive into health optimization, sarcopenia, sarcopenic obesity, frailty, adiponectin, and MRIs for assessing visceral fat, and Dr. O'Mara offers valuable insights on muscle tissue differences, lifestyle factors, epigenetics, and the most effective exercises, discussing his advocacy for intermittent fasting, the importance of clinical labs, and the specific supplements for managing visceral fat. He also shares his thoughts on alcohol and caffeine. This engaging and informative episode with Dr. Sean O’Mara features numerous slides and MRI images. So, I recommended viewing it on YouTube.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:Why visceral fat is a significant contributor to chronic diseaseHow visceral fat invades muscles, leading to the loss of spinal erectnessWhy superficial subcutaneous fat is essential for healthThe impact of visceral fat on muscle mass and bone density in older adultsHow lifestyle choices impact metabolic healthThe benefits of fermented foods and extended fasting for optimal healthWhy Dr. O’Mara believes that modern humans are less intelligent than our ancestorsHow fasting helps to cleanse the body and reverse diseaseHow distance running and cycling can impact the body negatively, and the benefits of sprintingWhy Dr O’Mara recommends avoiding alcoholConnect with Cynthia Thurlow  Follow on TwitterInstagramLinkedInCheck out Cynthia’s websiteSubmit your questions to [email protected]Connect with Dr. Sean O'MaraOn his websiteInstagramYouTubeTikTokLinkedInJoin Dr. O’Mara’s online community (www.drseanomara.podia.com) Recommended PodcastWhat Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health, from Andrew Huberman