The Biggest Fat Loss Lies That Make People Sicker | Dr. William Davis
Thu Feb 05 2026
Dr. William Davis is a board-certified cardiologist, microbiome researcher, and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wheat Belly and Super Gut.
Today on the show we discuss: why chasing weight loss instead of fat loss is quietly wrecking people’s health, how cutting calories and relying on GLP-1 drugs can lead to muscle loss and long-term metabolic damage, why visceral belly fat and fat stored in muscle drives insulin resistance and chronic disease, how a damaged gut microbiome and endotoxemia sabotage fat loss and accelerate aging, what actually works to lose abdominal fat while preserving muscle and much more.
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Dr. William Davis is a board-certified cardiologist, microbiome researcher, and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wheat Belly and Super Gut. Today on the show we discuss: why chasing weight loss instead of fat loss is quietly wrecking people’s health, how cutting calories and relying on GLP-1 drugs can lead to muscle loss and long-term metabolic damage, why visceral belly fat and fat stored in muscle drives insulin resistance and chronic disease, how a damaged gut microbiome and endotoxemia sabotage fat loss and accelerate aging, what actually works to lose abdominal fat while preserving muscle and much more. Today's sponsor: Ax3 Life Get 20% off your first order of Ax3: https://ax3.life and use code "Doug" at checkout ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite creator, on social media, or shared within content you’ve consumed. If you are in crisis or you think you may have an emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. If you do not have a health professional who is able to assist you, use these resources to find help: Emergency Medical Services—911 If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. SAMHSA addiction and mental health treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) and https://www.samhsa.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices